Upcycled Your Old Globe Light Covers!

Have an old light globes in the closet from from an update and wondered what to do with it? How about making a holiday or seasonal decor that is close to the original purpose?

Since these are glass, it is necessary to watch where they are placed. While no live candle should be used, kicking the glass over could result in it being broken.

• Wash globes well in hot soapy water, dry completely. Rub down globes with a rag or paper towel soaked in rubbing alcohol – this helps remove any residual oil or fingerprints, and allows for better paint adhesion.

• Once dry, take globe’s outdoors to spray paint.

• Hanging your globe from a nearby tree branch is a good way to get complete paint coverage, but watch out for over spray! Hold up a piece of cardboard on the opposite side of where the paint is being sprayed to catch any paint over spray.

• Spray the first layer lightly. This creates a tack coat that will allow other coats will stick well too.

• Dry 5 minutes.

• Spray another coat or two of paint allowing for dry time in between until desired coverage is reached.

• After final coat let dry 2-3 hours.

• Since these globes have texture, this gives an gives an easy surface to rub off paint with sandpaper and let light shine through.

• Once the paint is completely dry, sandpaper and scrub off paint only on the raised, textured areas.

• Wipe away dust with a damp paper towel.

• Apply hot glue to mason jar ring and press into bottom of globe to create a stable base for your globe light.

• For decoration, wrap some Twine (or Raffia Ribbon) around the screw in indentation of the light base. Pull tightly to knot.

• Drop in a small battery operated tea light, and you are good to go!

Note: Do not use a flame candle.