Entry 2

Dear Diary,

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We found out that Americans buy over a billion light bulbs a year. That’s more

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than 3 acres of light bulbs a day! And what do people do with them after they burn

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up? Pitch them in the trash. Well you’ll never guess what we figured out! We can

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use a light bulb to make a cute Christmas ornament, and we took it one step

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further. We made it so you can put

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notes inside too! It’s like a time

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capsule. Tell the person you are giving

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your light bulb to, that they aren’t

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allowed to open it until a certain date.

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The best part is that once you decorate it the way you like, it’s a keepsake forever!

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It’s different, it’s creative, and it’s your own, so you don’t have to go out and buy

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anything.

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*WARNING!* Soldering irons are HOT! If you happen to burn yourself, place burn area under cool water.

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This project has the potential for flying glass, if you are under the age

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of 16 make sure you have an adult with you. Also, remember that you

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must properly use your glasses and gloves. It’s possible for you to

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break the light bulb in your hand or for glass to get in your eye. If you

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do cut yourself, clean the wound and determine the severity of it. Do

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not be afraid to go to the doctor if you are unsure. And, if glass gets in

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your eye, immediately cover your eye, and quickly go to the

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emergency room. Here is a link for glass safety! DO NOT PUT YOUR

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FINGER IN THE HOLE! After breaking it, the glass will be sharp. Just don’t do it, or do it. Your choice. We're

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not paying the medical bills.

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MATERIALS

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• Light bulbs

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• Eye Protection

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• Gloves

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• Soldering Iron

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• Pliers

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• A Pick

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• Paint

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• Paint Brushes

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• Hot Glue Gun

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• Colorful Tape

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• Paper

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• Ribbon

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