Various ways to use non-working light bulbs that are a pity to throw away (28 photos)
Sometimes socks have to be changed less often than light bulbs in an apartment. How long they will last depends on many factors: the quality of the lamps themselves, the “straightforwardness” of buyers, and sometimes there is a short circuit somewhere in the apartment and that’s it - run for the light. The price tag for the most ordinary light bulb starts at 170 rubles, it lasts for a couple of months, and a mountain of grievances and disappointments accumulates due to burnt-out hopes, but Chips have prepared material that will help fix everything!
We invite you to look at various ways to use non-working light bulbs that are a pity to throw away. They are mainly used to decorate space, but it also looks very interesting.
1. Does it look simple? This is true!
Such LED light bulbs are sold in an online store for 7 euros, but we know that you can make one like this, and even better, with your own hands.
The main question that arises when you see these light bulbs is how to achieve a similar color? There are several painting options:
1. Take ballpoint pen paste; it was used 30 years ago. Apply the contents of the rod to the surface of the glass, after mixing the paste with acetone, ethyl alcohol or cologne. Remember, the light will turn blue.
2. Nail polish will also work. It is better to take a durable translucent varnish, since the color fades at high temperatures. Can be applied with a regular brush.
3. If you do not plan to heat the light bulb, then PVA glue can also be used to paint the light bulb. As a dye, printer ink and water-soluble pigments easily adhere to white glue.
4. Auto enamel, however, it can also withstand temperatures only up to 200 degrees.
5. Stained glass paints are the best, but expensive option. One small tube will cost 200 rubles, and besides, only water-soluble paints are suitable for firing.
6. Organosilicon paints are ideal for painting surfaces that are planned to be used at high temperatures.
7. Another material intended for painting is tsaponlak. It is usually used to protect traces and soldering on boards from short circuits.
2. Small light bulbs can be turned into decorations
3. Terrariums made from light bulbs
Lampotherrariums have become very popular lately. In any city you can attend a master class on creating an eternal garden in a small light bulb. To do this you will need several hours, special materials and patience. Sand, moss and stones are most often used as filler. Such terrariums are called eternal because they do not require maintenance.
4. A light bulb can become an aquarium
5. Light bulbs are useful for decorating your home; it all depends on your imagination.
You can make Christmas decorations
6. Interesting dishes in the form of light bulbs
7. If you still want to use a light bulb to produce light, then a burner like this is the best option
An oil lamp is very easy to make. You release the light bulb from the inside, pour oil into it and lower the usual string. Be careful when using and creating such a lamp!
If you have the skill to handle glass, you can also turn the light bulb into a small candlestick
8. Decorative chandelier made from many non-working light bulbs
9. And this is the door handle!
To make it, you need to fill the light bulb with cement, and then carefully break the glass, cover the resulting handle with a special product
The handle easily turns into a stylish hanger
10. Of course, one of the simplest options that requires no effort is a vase
11. You can also use light bulbs to make a salt and pepper shaker
12. A stylish spray bottle will win the heart of any housewife
