We love ideas on how to reuse old tech, and have blogged some great ways to reuse old light bulbs before, including some rather nifty terrariums. This project from ReadyMade adds yet another use for the old light bulb, a bud vase.
Using an old incandescent light bulb and 2 feet of 3/32-inch aluminum welding rod, Tim Park, has created a modern looking bud vase that is light on the wallet and high on design.
The project requires a few simple tools, small needle-nose pliers, 1/4-inch Allen wrench, a small hammer, leather work gloves, and safety glasses. The estimated total cost of the materials for this project is only $5!
We love this project and think it's a great way to reuse an old light bulb and get a nice look vase for a mere $5.
For the complete instructions check out Lightbulb Bud Vase.
[images Marty Baldwin for ReadyMade]
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I love it. I can see this being a cool wedding favor.
Very creative... definitely worth tweeting! I wonder how much weight it can hold though. Possibly only for light-weight clippings?
Mary from http://trendfunnel.com/
can anyone tell me how to get rid of the white coat on the bulb ? thank you!
I'd be worried about the mercury that is in these while doing this project.
Weight? Nothing you can put in the small hole on top will weigh more than the bulb filled with water.
Coating? It's phosphorus and rinses away effortlessly and no, it ain't really toxic.
Mercury? There is no mercury in an incandescent light bulb and if it was a compact fluorescent that does, the quantity is ridiculously minimal.
Creative? You bet! ;-)
_pete
Mourning the loss of Readymade already! I wonder how long their project archives will stick around?
it's not only a vase but it also doubles as a meth pipe!