Before starting any project, you need to assemble your materials. You need:

Clear light bulbs (preferably ones that have already seen use in a light fixture!)

Artificial flowers

Acrylic water

Scissors

Tweezers or needle nose pliers

Regular pliers

A large nail

A hammer

Ribbon or wire.

You should also wear at least eye protection, and, preferably, gloves, too. You may also want to get colored glass pieces, marbles or pebbles to put in the bottoms of the "vases." I bought the pictured acrylic water at a local craft store because I had seen it used before and knew it produced fairly realistic results, but I am sure there are other high-quality brands out there, too.