Bright Ideas to Recycle Old Light Bulbs

Let there be light-bulbs. The little incandescent bulbs have been brightening up our lives for over 200 years now, and they have come a long way. With the push for more eco-friendly, energy efficient lighting, however, it looks as though the traditional fixture will lose their prominence to make way for fluorescent lamps and LED alternatives. But out of adversity comes the opportunity for a DIY upcycle! Take a quick browse through Pinterest and you check out how simple styling can combine a canopy of stringed bulbs for a gorgeous wedding or party lighting fixture. For an even more whimsical take, see how one artist took light bulbs beyond its utility: an interactive light cloud constructed from 6,000 individual bulbs. Let’s face it. A large-scale art light bulb installation isn’t within the purview of an average person; however, once you dial it down and come back down to earth, there are still an abundance of ways to repurpose light bulbs into clever DIY projects.

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