DIY GIANT 6ft Christmas light bulb decorations!

Have you ever wanted a decoration to make a statement in your front yard? Now you can with this DIY tutorial on how to make 6' giant Christmas bulbs. I will walk you through all the steps from building the base, carving the foam bulb top, to building the giant plug. You can make one bulb or however many you would like.

I have been building DIY Christmas decorations for years for my personal Christmas display which was featured on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" (Season 7 episode 4) and we were fortunate enough to win!  Now I have decided to share my DIY projects with you! I hope you enjoy and have fun building!

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Timestamps
00:00 - Building the Base
7:08 - Building the Bulb
12:42 - Building the Plug
15:39 - Building the Cord

Supplies needed for one bulb:

*Note: After you have painted the bulb, use a clear coat to ensure the entire bulb is weather proof. It’s best to brush the clear coat on so you have a good layer. Do this on the socket top as well. I recommend spraying clear coat on the socket bottom.

Base-
Plywood:
(1 sheet needed) https://www.homedepot.com/p/23-32-in-...

Tin:
Different varieties. Pick one you like.

Hardboard: (one sheet needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hardboard...

2x4: (2 4x8 sheets needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-...

Roofing Nails: (1 box needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grip-Rite...

3” Screws: (1 box needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Deckmate-...

Green Paint:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...

Wood Putty:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Plast...

Putty Knife:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-2-i...

Wood Glue:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-4...

½” Floor Flange:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-Bl...

18” ½” Steel Pipe:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/VPC-1-2-i...

½” lag bolts:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...

½” Washers:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-Zi...


Bulb
Styrofoam:
27”x27x41”
I got mine on Facebook marketplace.

4’ Foam cutter:
https://hotwirefoamfactory.com/4-Foot...

Horse Brush:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...

Spackling:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-DryDe...

Sandpaper:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Pro-Gr...

Latex Paint:
Choose what color you would like. I picked a color from Home Depot on the color wall.


Plug-
Plywood: (2 sheets needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/23-32-in-...

2x10 for prong: (one needed)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Top-Choice-2...

2x4: (one needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-...

1 5/8” Screws: (one box needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Deckmate-...

Transfer Paper:
https://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Transfe...

Green Paint

Gold Paint for prongs:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleu...

Wood putty

Dark Green Spray Paint:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleu...


Cord-
Pipe Insulation (2 needed):
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...

Dowel Rod: (one needed)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/6412U-3-4...

4” Screws: (one box needed)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Grip-Rite-Pr...

Gorilla Glue:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-2...

Toothpicks

Green Latex Paint:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleu...

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