Recycled Light bulb Vase Tutorial

DIY - Recycled Hanging Light Bulb Vases





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These hanging lightbulb vases are so charming and ridiculously easy. Grouped together they make quite an elegant statement!






Step One: Using fine-tooth metal saw - gently saw the bottom of light bulb. Pull out the fillaments.

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 legnth. Fill with lovely blooms!


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