Did you know that light bulbs are very suitable for creative recycling? They can become flower pots, mini gardens, spice racks, etc. In this guide you will find different solutions on how to recycle light bulbs in a creative way.
How to recycle light bulbs into small hot air balloons
You will need:
- String
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Light bulbs
- Brushes and acrylic colors
- Christmas Ball Hooks
The procedure:
- Take the light bulb and decorate the upper glass part creating the hot air balloon
- At the bottom add the string to create the basket
- Once the colors are dry, glue the hook to the top and tie a piece of string
- Here is your hot air balloon ready: you can make four or five and hang them all close together, under a shelf.
How to Recycle Light Bulbs in a Flower Pot
Procedure:
- >Make a large hole with a hacksaw, in the center of the metal part of the light bulb
- Through the hole, take out all the inner part
- Use a piece of wire to create a support base so that the new vase can stand upright.
- Pour some water inside and insert the flowers you like the most
How to recycle light bulbs in a mini garden
In the previous article we talked extensively about bottle gardens; light bulbs are also suitable for this purpose, let’s see how to proceed:
- Remove the inner part from the light bulb, creating a hole on the metal part: help yourself with pliers and a hacksaw
- Create a support base with some wire to hold it on the table or shelf.
- Pour inside the soil and the small plant.
How to recycle light bulbs into spice racks
Procedure:
- Make a wooden base, with holes that can contain the diameter of a light bulb: help yourself with a hacksaw
- Remove the metal part and then also the internal part that gives light
- Rinse the bulb thoroughly with hot water
- Add all the spices you prefer and close the new container with corks.
