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Recycled Light Bulb Hanging Vases

Wondering what to do with all those energy-sucking light bulbs you’ve been wisely replacing with eco-friendly CFLs? These hanging vases are so charming and ridiculously easy to make. Grouped together they make quite a green and elegant statement!
Step One: Using fine-tooth metal saw, gently saw the bottom of light bulb. Pull out the filaments.
Step Two: Using a hand held drill place metal against some scrap wood and poke two holes opposite from each other.
Step Three: Lace thin wire through the holes and tie off at desired length. Fill with lovely blooms.
Also makes cute salt and pepper shakers. Most soda caps are the correct width for a top. Just fill, poke holes and enjoy!
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I think this is a really cute idea and a great way to reduce waste. Thank you!
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The very first light bulb ever made, by evil Edison, is still going strong and on display, I think in The Smithsonian. It was made using bamboo inside of it, somehow, too. Don't know how energy efficient it is, but we're definitely getting screwed by them making ones that need replacing.
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I hate using the new bulbs. They are dangerous. My son had a fire in his home because of them. It's getting harder and harder to find the old ones tho.
Could you not use the old Used up light bulbs for the same thing? You could coat them with a clear plasticoat (or colored if you prefer) to protect them from breaking so easy.
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I am not replacing old light bulbs with the dangerous cfl's. I watched a very disturbing tv show about the dangers of these awful light bulbs.
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I am disappointed, I thought you were going to tell us how to dispose the light bulbs safely, not make little vases to put flowers in.
Shirley H.
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It looks like a good idea you just have to be very careful around them.
You the funny thing is they say the new light bulbs last longer. We have a regular old fashioned light blub in our hall way that has lasted for about five (5) years because we have on dimmer. The same thing goes for our bedroom and our familyroom yet I never hear the power companies even mention dimmer switches cheap and easy to install.
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As stated... there is no mercury in any of these "old style" bulbs, and unless you are eating huge quantities of it, there is nothing wrong with touching tungsten. It is simply a metal. Osmium in it's pure state reacts with oxygen and is highly toxic. Fortunately it has not been used in incandescent bulb filaments since around 1906 after tungsten was found to be more efficient. The glass may be dangerous around children though.
Very creative.
This is a very creative way to use old bulbs.
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this is surely a great idea !! Many of us don't actually care for things to be get recycled and are eager to throw them out to the bins around..:)..but what should I say many will now begin with this idea to make their Balcony Garden excellently beautiful!!!
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