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Fairy lights are any type of light that is delicate, dainty, festive, and reminds us of a fantasy world. They aren't a practical light; they don't usually cast enough light to read by, but they add a beautiful, and often ethereal, glow to special indoor or outdoor places, such as a garden walkway, outdoor eating space, bedroom, or a relaxing nook. Here's how to put them to use.
Steps
Find your favorite fairy lights. Suitable places for purchasing fairy lights include lighting stores, hardware stores, decorative indoor and outdoor furnishing stores, department stores, etc. They can also be purchased online, or ask a relative if they've got any they don't want anymore. There are many different shapes available, including plain bulbs – the choice depends on what you can obtain and your decorative purpose. Here are some examples:- Heart shape
- Flower shape
- Star shape
- Insect shapes
Use them outdoors.- Decorate a tree for the holiday season.
- Wrap lights around the trunk of a tree.
- Wrap lights across a fence.
- Brighten up a pergola.
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Use them to draw attention to specific areas of indoor rooms or room displays.- Hang them across a window to create a unique glow
- Hang them down a wall.
- Use them as mood lighting in a bedroom.
- Place them running along the ceiling.
- Place them inside a decorative object, such as a lantern, to produce a special glow.
- Bundle them into a glass fishbowl for an interesting mantelpiece decoration.
Use them as decorations for the holiday season.- Place in the fireplace if you're not using it.
- Use in decorations for a soft glow.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionHow can I hang up fairy lights without using nails and taking away the paint?
Community AnswerUse tall furniture, and use pieces of Blu-Tack to stick the lights to the furniture. - QuestionCan I use blue tack on metal?
Community AnswerYes, however make sure the item you are trying to hold up is not too heavy. The blue tack may also take off some paint if the metal is coated, so you may want to use removable sticky pads instead.
Tips
- Store fairy lights neatly wrapped around a coil or special product for winding them up. Keep away from moisture.Thanks
- Use glass paint to change the color of the bulbs.Thanks
- Avoid hanging fairy lights in places that could be dangerous to any household pets.Thanks
Warnings
- Always be around when your fairy lights are switched on. Turn them off if you leave a room or your house.Thanks
- Be careful when placing fairy lights; don't leave them too close to flammable items such as paper, etc., in case they combust.Thanks
- If using older lights, have them tested for safety.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Fairy lights
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