I do not know what to do with glass overhead light fixture

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I have some overhead glass light shades and I'm not sure what simple thing may be to do with them outside.  I thought that I saw something on hometalk website but can't find it.  Any help?

Colleen · Answer

google 'boob light' makeover and lots of ideas come up'.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

possibly a bird feeder . get a chain and hang it on a tree or a shepards hook

Dee · Answer

I see nothing wrong with these lights. I have one in a 20 foot hallway that I would never change as it puts out enough light to see where you are going.

Nancy · Answer

I am replacing the round drop jar fixtures with those kind in my bathroom. But I am texture painting the bases because the original is shinny gold and I want antique or bronze type.
But if you are determine to get rid of them, sell on ebay, glue two together for a garden globe, bird feeder/bath, chicken coop sky/wall window light, top of a windchime.

Flora · Answer

I have a long hall upstairs, with three light. I put one light at top of stairs, and one at end of hall. They give off enough light to completely cover entire hall without using the center light. Love them.

Kelley · Answer

The ones I have can be used for my fresh fruit.  I also display during the Holidays with pine ones.  I decoupage one for Valentine's Day wrapped candy, one flatter one I use for catch all at the end of day, loose coins,keys, notes for MY TO DO list or grocery shopping.

Valerie · Answer

Here is an idea: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/lighting-modified-fixture-update-5059815

ArtRockstar · Answer

If you're not planning on using them inside then maybe Bird baths?

Pam Walker · Answer

U could glue all the pieces together & invert it to become a lamp shade to old or outdated lamp OR while gluing, you could also add a napkin ring on the bottom & use it as a fruit bowl in the kitchen OR you could insert it (glued together) into a wicker basket (for a liner) & use it to store little stuff either on the lavatory, on a desk, table or on a nightstand. :)

Deb3214557 · Answer

I used the old lighting fixture to replace the original rusted base on my tp holder.

Johnchip · Answer

Mount them like in a line portholes on wall or fence.

Lorraine blaylock · Answer

Depending on the shape you could use it as a dome to cover food, cheese, pies or cookies. Put a nice handle in the top. A round cabinet door handle would work

Bonnie · Answer

You could use it as a form to make a bowl from yarn or twine, similar to these ornaments: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/ornaments/how-to-make-yarn-ball-ornaments-5928941

G · Answer

https://planetpowers.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/upcycled-shades-into-diy-solar-lights/

Theresa Springett · Answer

you can use colored stones and silicone (clear for gutter flashing) and make a really cool 1/2 globe ball or you can use glass paint to get a different color and put lights under it for your outdoor table in the summer.

Swan Road Designs · Answer

My first thought...if you still have the metal rings that the glass sits in, I'd drill three holes (equally spaced) in the rings. Then I'd attach chains and turn them into outdoor plant hangers or a bird feeder with the bottom hole sealed so the seed won't spill out. Having said that, one could become a mini birdbath, again with the hole sealed.

Another possibility is that you could fill them with tiny LED lights and use them for 'mood' lighting for a porch or deck. In either of these cases, they wouldn't have to be hanging unless you wanted to do that. They could simply sit out of the way with a bundle of lights stashed underneath. Unobtrusive, but interesting, especially in spaces that tend to be a bit dark.

Tracey · Answer

I am changing all my light fixtures so they are easier to reach when I have to change the light bulbs and also I prefer the country look.

Tracey · Answer

Can't use it to cover food as the opening is way too small and it sat in some kind of electrical item with foam which you put into the wiring. Some things may be okay but wlll take other ideas.

Lulu · Answer

When we bought our house it was full of these things.....Ouch! I put them on a 'Trash nothing'site, and a happy excited couple adopted them.

Lulu · Answer

Tracey Of PA HI,there is a tool ...long pole with a metal bit on the end,that grabs the bulb when u twist it . This might help.

Ruth · Answer

A planter. Already has a drainage hole...

BJH51 · Answer

Get a lamp kit and a wine bottle or any heavy bottle and use the overhead light shade for the shade on the bottle

Merri Jo Ounan · Answer

I took the 'guts' out of mine (purchased at yard sale for 25 cents a piece), installed a set of solar string lights and used them to illuminate my deck steps. Our old dog seems to appreciate them at night.

Lee Lais · Answer

I've made bird baths or bird feeders out of old shades. You can dress them up or down depending if you attach them to stand up posts, or hang them.

Lindalovie55 · Answer

simply place over candle outside when dining or bbq in evenings

Carolyn Meuer-Pickering · Answer

I have some of these and this is what I am going to do... Since there is already a hole in the top, I am going to add a pretty glass knob on the top, such a drawer pull. I think this would be a cute way to cover a cheese plate while entertaining, etc.

Carol · Answer

I have seen these used as cake plate covers with a decorative nob and washer to hold it in place. Glue a comparably sized plate to a candle holder and use as the cake stand or cheese stand. Individual globe covers can also be used as bases for plate stand. These are inexpensive in thrift stores near new developments. Home buyers typically get rid of builder fixtures.

Carol · Answer

Also good to use outdoors to keep bugs off of food

Polly Zieper · Answer

to hold a plant hanging from a chain.

Flora · Answer

I will use the cake and cheese cover suggestions. Those will be very useful. I often bake cakes.

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