Glow in the Dark Light Bulb Night Light (Glo-Bulb)

I'm not sure why but I have this fixation on things that light up and projects involving light bulbs (see my oil lamp and record lamp)

Anyway, I think that as the world switched to CFL's its is a shame to throw away all those wonderful light bulbs. After all, the CFL might give light, but it is not a cultural icon like the light bulb. I mean, when was the last time someone got an idea and a CFL appeared above their head? Exactly.

With that said here is another little project I've been playing around with in my head for a while. Its quick and fun. As an added bonus you get to reuse a burned out light bulb and make a novel night light that uses no electricity.

Hope you enjoy.

Step 1 Supplies

Materials:
Burned Out Light Bulb
Salt
Glow in the Dark Paint*
5 Minuet Epoxy (optional, for gluing bulb to base)
Ceramic Light Bulb Fixture

Tools:
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Cup of Some Sort

Note: I work heard to make thorough intructables. This includes pictures with notes explaining details. However, if anything is unclear, or you have suggestions please post them up.

*For this instructable I used United Nuclear UltraGlow. Its a bit pricey, but glows pretty good. You can purchase it here (be sure to check out all the other neat stuff they sell)

Comments

[TheHobbit81]

Great instructable, good result, kids would love it. Also, I always love to "sweet an area." lol

"... and sweet the area after you are done." - from Step 2

[CYNICALifornia]

Well, sweeting an area is far superior to souring an area, don't you think?

[TeslaTrish]

I just want to say that I too have a fascination with what you an put in a little glass bulb. I used to make terrariums in them. I feel better knowing that I am using anything that someone else may call useless.

[cmolle]

Great instructable. 

Glow times will vary based on the paint used.  

Green - 12 hours
Aqua - 10 hours
Blue - 6 hours
Violet - 2 hours
Yellow - 2 hours
White - 2 hours
Red - 15 minutes
Orange - 15 minutes

[cassandrabutt]

 This is an amazing idea!  So brilliant, I love anything glow-in-the-dark!  I need to find some burned out bulbs now!  :)

[zipzapper859]

good idea and btw you spelt hard like heard on the note on supplies

[eyerobot]

Good idea, And BTW you spelled hard like heard, on the "note on supplies".

Good instructible though, nice work.

[zipzapper859]

r u trying to be funny or something?

[sheepborg]

this is epic!
it makes the lightbulb light up...

[eyebot117]

You might be able to paint the outside if it doesn't get too hot, and when the bulb is turned off, it glows for a while.........

[moo of the cow]

how long does the glow last??|

[Scott_Tx]

Neat idea. I didn't compare prices but you can also get the good stuff at http://glowinc.com/