For many of us, there can never be too many flowers around, so here are some “bright” ideas to add to your Sukkah decoration repertoire
Supplies
Clear light bulb Small needle nose pliers Screwdriver Long screw Fishing line type thread (available at sewing/craft store) Cloth gloves and goggles for hand and eye protection
Directions
Using your pliers, carefully remove the metal piece from the bottom of the bulb. (Diagram A)
After the piece is removed there will be a hole in center. Begin breaking away the black glass insulator by inserting a screw in the hole and prying out. (Diagram B)
With the bottom of the bulb removed, begin removing the innards of the bulb carefully with the pliers and screwdriver. (Diagrams C and D). Caution: Though this task is not at all complicated, caution should be used as the glass is (obviously) fragile.
Measure how low you want vase to hang down, double the thread and cut accordingly.
Wrap the thread around the neck of the bulb and tie a double knot. (In order to insure the vase hangs straight, it is a good idea to take another string and tie it the opposite way. Then, take the strings from both sides and tie them together to form a “handle.” (Diagram E).)
Hanging options:
Hang from s’chach
Screw hooks into the wall and hang the vases from them – great as a filler in between decorations.
If cleaning out light bulbs is just not your thing, here’s a similar idea without the adventure.
Supplies
Clear plastic balls (available in craft stores in various sizes) Silk Flowers Fishing line type thread (available at sewing/craft store)
Directions
Remove silk flowers from stem and place in one side of the ball, close ball.
Thread the fishing line through the hole on top of the ball