12 fantastic ideas for recycling old light bulbs and turning them into Christmas decorations
Incandescents or LEDs, it doesn't matter: sooner or later the light bulbs in the home will be replaced with new ones. So, what can we do with the old ones? Well, we can, of course, dispose of them properly, but we could also recycle them, turning them into Christmas decorations!
They have the perfect shape for this and they only need a hook to be added. Old light bulbs can be covered, painted or filled with various objects, becoming wonderful Christmas ornaments!
Use them as is
Even without modification, light bulbs (especially rounded ones) are perfect for decorating as is (as shown in the picture). No more need to buy any transparent Christmas balls!
As hanging flower pots
A very popular recycling idea is to use glass bulbs as a hanging flower vase: a little water and just a few cut flowers. This perfect for Christmastime, using real or artificial flowers.
Glitter Christmas light bulbs
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A light bulb immediately becomes a Christmas ornament if we use just a little glitter! Get some white glue, brush it on the glass and then sprinkle glitter on it: once dry, it's ready!
This also works well with colored bulbs, perhaps from some old Christmas decorations.
And obviously you can use all types of glitter - even glitter which is shaped like stars!
Cover the light bulbs
There are many ideas related to covering old Christmas ornaments to give them a second life, so why not do the same with light bulbs? You could use gold leaf to do this, some tissue paper or even fabric.
Paint old light bulbs
One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of recycling light bulbs for decorations, is to paint them (perhaps using metallic paints).
If you want to try your hand at something more detailed, some light bulbs can be transformed into cute characters, like this penguin.
Let your creative juices flow: make snowmen, Santa Claus or even his reindeer!
Cute miniatures...
Another way to exploit the shape of a classic light bulb: mini hot air balloons! These will look perfect hanging on the Christmas tree!
...or mini snow globes
One of the most magical objects at Christmas - and one of the most beloved traditional souvenirs - are snow globes. Why not make one using an old light bulb?
Have you now got some new ideas for decorating your tree this year?
