How to use old lamps: 18 decor ideas

Could such a seemingly useless thing asa burned-out light bulb, be something else useful in the household? It turns out that not only can, but must! Should decorate your interior, and we will help with ideas Usually we encourage you to throw away the trash that accumulates in the house. This is the first step to order, and it is hopeless to put it among the deposits of objects that may someday come in handy. But now from the list of unconditional rubbish you can safely delete the light bulbs that have served their life. We will learn how to turn them into without any special creative or technical talents from you. You will need: a light bulb, pliers, a sharp cutting tool, and neatness. The procedure for preparing a light bulb is to separate the base from the glass cone. And here options are possible. For some of the creative ideas that we will talk about today, a base will not be needed, but in this case, only a light bulb will be needed that did not end its life with a bright mini-explosion, which made the glass cloudy or smoky from the inside. If you decide to decorate the light bulb from the outside, its inner “essence” will not matter. So, let's look at the options and choose the ones you like. The most obvious use of light bulbs is as a miniature flower vase. Several of these "vases" will make a wonderful composition that you can admire endlessly. Of course, if you change flowers for fresh ones in a timely manner. Just do not forget to attach the vessels to a solid base - these are not nesting dolls, they will not stick vertically. Small shoots that you want to grow into a large plant in a flowerpot can be placed for the time the roots grow into such a glass incubator. Miniature, no - from a light bulb, a handful of pebblesand a tiny plant will perfectly decorate any interior. Water will have to be added regularly. And do not hang these jewelry where you walk - blow it off with your head, it will be a pity. Such a thing can be presented as a gift. But first you need to carefully remove the base, think of which "stuffing" you can do yourself, collect all the components, carefully place everything inside with glue and tweezers, close the top of the cap with the thread. It is better to paste this part if replacement of the contents of the bulb is not provided. You will make a stand without our advice. Bulb-aquarium - this is for large originals! Not sure what you can create for a living fish ideal conditions - buy a plastic one. A good imitation is better than a dead fish in a clogged light bulb. A boat in a bottle - a plot full of mischief for tourists on the sea. But to collect such a ship in a light bulb can only Level 80 left-handed. Decoration for loft or Scandinavian interior. Just add some wood to the ordinary light bulb! To make such a stylish "pear" is neededa light bulb (here it will perfectly suit the one after the explosion), a string, glue and twig. Is the process clear? It will look great on a dish of straws a set of various bulb-pears. How do you like this modification of the candle? All this can become an element. Different lamps, wrapped in copper wire - a ready-made art object. And it does not matter if the light bulb is out, or else it shows signs of life. And this is already three in one: a vase, a flower, an art object in the form of a table lamp. Butterflies fly, butterflies ... or birds. All the same the idea is good: simple and tasteful. This idea is a little more complicated in execution, but the painstaking work will give a chic result. Decoration for any room. A wonderful idea for a children's room! A few balloons among the clouds ... children can participate in making, cutting out details from paper and gluing them on the bulbs. These funny bees can also be placed in the nursery. Yes, you correctly guessed - they are also made of old light bulbs! Store spices in old bulbs ... This is even usit did not occur! But we are glad that we have found this idea, now we will certainly use it! And plugs from wine bottles, from which you can cut small corks for containers with spices, is in every house. Such a piggy bank for large bills will come in handy someday, and as a gift to a friend it will be original and useful doubly! New Year is just around the corner, believe me, and you can make such wonderful toys from old light bulbs. In the meantime, you have time to collect everything necessary for these crafts.