Light Bulb ReUSE

!!! Light BuLBs !!!

Here are some great ideas on how to recycle those old light bulbs. I could not find anything on recycling LED bulbs. Please share your fun and lovely projects! :)

#1

PLAYFUL = Light bulbs are hollowed out and filled with rocks, 

water, and air plants to make playful terrariums.

TUTORIALS:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-Lightbulbs-as-planters-or-mini-terrariums/

http://www.toxel.com/tech/2008/12/13/light-bulb-inspired-gadgets-and-designs/

http://craziestgadgets.com/2010/04/26/light-bulb-terrarium/ 

#2

FRESH and CLEAN = Old light bulbs can be placed in a hurricane vase to create a fresh and clean look. If your light bulbs are not clear you can take them apart and clean them.

 SOURCE:

http://www.dewassendemaan.nl/archive/7/2011-01

#3

FUNKY = Light bulbs are hollowed out and hung with wire 

to make funky fun vases.

 TUTORIAL:

http://funkyjunksisters.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html

#4

HIP = These old light bulbs where glued together around a light frame to make a hip hanging light. 

  

SOURCE:

 http://www.bulbs-unlimited.com/leuchten_en.html

#5 

GREEN = Light bulbs can be hollowed out and cleaned to make 

vases for your lovely greens :)

 TUTORIAL:

http://seventhmarket.blogspot.com/2010/06/you-dont-need-light-bulb-to-go-off-in.html

#6

FLAMING = Turn your old light bulbs into flaming lanterns to creatively beautify your dining table or living room.

 TUTORIAL:

http://www.blog.designsquish.com/index.php?/site/reusing_light_bulbs/

Wine Bottle ReUSE

!!! WINE BOTTLES !!!

Here are some fun ideas on how to reuse old wine bottles. I have included links to tutorials and descriptions. Have fun and please post your own wine bottle reuse ideas!

#1

FUNKY = Create funky glassware by cutting and 

sandblasting old wine bottles. There are various at home methods for cutting wine bottles. YouTube has many tutorials. My favorite involves a glass etcher and cold/hot water.

TUTORIAL: http://curbly.com/plastolux/posts/7923-how-to-cuttin-glass-and-taking-names

#2

 FRESH = Wine bottles cut with lighting threaded 

through make a creative and fresh hanging light. This one was designed by Yoon Bahk.
http://www.blog.designsquish.com/index.php?/site/upcycled_bottles_chandelier_by_yoon_bahk/

#3

LOVELY = Melted wine bottle glass makes lovely pendants.

http://westernartglass.blogspot.com/

#4

TRENDY = These bottles have been painted, sandblasted, cut, and had lighting threaded through to create trendy hanging lights.

http://www.jerrykott.com/lamp+page.2%20copy.htm

#5

BOHO = Wine bottles cut and glued to a 

wood base make funky boho wine glasses. 

These lovelies were designed by Laurence Brabant.

http://www.recyclechicken.com/blog/laurence-brabant-has-taken-reusing-wine-bottles-to-whole-new-level/

#6 

ILLUMINATIVE = Wine bottles made into torch lamps can turn any backyard into a little personal haven.

TUTORIAL: http://www.gerardotandco.com/blog/recycled-bottle-torch/

#7 

PRACTICAL = Cut wine bottles glued to wood rods 

create practical and beautiful garden tools.

http://www.recyclechicken.com/blog/laurence-brabant-has-taken-reusing-wine-bottles-to-whole-new-level/

#8

ELEGANT = Wine bottles can be cut and made into 

vase terrariums for elegant occasions.

http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/01/08/4-diy-how-to-turn-a-wine-bottle-into-a-vase-or-votive/

#9

http://www.unicahome.com/p23915/artecnica/transglass-by-tord-boontje-and-emma-woffenden-for-artecnica.html

#10

UNIQUE = Wine bottles cut and placed upside down 

create a jazzy unique table.

http://www.greenproductsandgifts.com/catalog/furniture/wine-bottle-table.htm

#11

SPRING = Wine bottles cut into vases 

show off Spring's lovelies :)

http://www.greenwinebottles.com/vases

#12

LOVELY = Wine bottles mounted to the wall and 

used as lovely vases.

TUTORIAL: http://green.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/12/diy_wine_bottle_vases.php