Bright Ideas for Upcycling Lightbulbs

I love it when someone finds an artistic and creative new use for something that most folks would consider trash, such as a used, burned out incandescent light bulb.  Believe it or not, once you remove the metal part, the glass bulb actually becomes stronger because you have removed the vacuum pressure.

Check out these bright ideas and maybe you too will have 
a light bulb moment! 

Pretty hanging light bulb vases DIY

Lightbulb terrariums by Elna and Ei

Lightbulb terrarium via Hushmama

Pretty hanging light bulb vases DIY

Unique standing lightbulb bud vase project DIY from ReadyMade

Light bulb oil lamps DIY instructions

Beautiful hot air balloons made from light bulbs and have intricate copper wire patterns 

via Designs by Steve and Susie 

Inspired? 

How to hollow out a lightbulb DIY by TeamDroid 

(*You must wear safety gloves as well as safety glasses when attempting any of these projects!)

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