Beach in a Light Bulb

This was a tricky, but cool project.  I am going to give you this link for instructions on gutting the light bulb.  There are very good picture instructions there.  I suggest wearing gloves, glasses, and working over a trash can.  I did end up breaking my first bulb. 

Supplies you need:

• Clear light bulb (or a few in case you break some).
• Safety glasses or regular glasses
• Gloves
• Flat head screw driver
• Needle nose pliers
• Rubber bumpers (or metal snaps like I used as feet)
• Plants, sand, rocks, shells, miniatures to decorate your little world

Make sure to read the DOs and DON'Ts in the link above.

The small air plant I ordered for this project ended up not being small enough, so I will be looking for a new one to fit into this terrarium.  It still looks neat with just beach stuff and the dog.

I used these metal snaps as feet for my bulb, to prevent it from rolling.  

 I displayed it with my shells, sea glass, and beach books in my coastal bedroom.