{"product_id":"clear-12-gauge-shotgun-shells-for-christmas-lights","title":"Never-Fired Clear Shotgun Shells for Christmas Lights | 12 Gauge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/7934\/0844\/files\/free-shipping-banner-png-8-transparent_480x480.png?v=1581546986\" alt=\"Free Shipping\" width=\"105\" height=\"49\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Header-Title_2qj8j\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Polaris-Header-Title--newDesignLanguageTitle_1wh8d\"\u003eClear 12 Gauge Never Fired Hulls No Primer No Hull Printing | Ready For Christmas Lights \u0026amp; Outdoor LED Lighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12GA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fiocchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimer\u003c\/b\u003e: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew, never-fired clear 12 gauge hulls for shotgun shell Christmas lights.\u003c\/strong\u003e These translucent Fiocchi 2 3\/4\" shotgun shells (also called clear, semi-clear or transparent) have never been loaded or fired, have no primer and have no factory printing on the plastic hull. That means no burn residue, no scorch marks, no powder smell and no lettering to block the light, so more light shines through the semi-clear hull for a cleaner, brighter glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpent shells usually need to be washed out before you can use them for lights. These skip that step. Use them to make DIY shotgun shell lights for your Christmas tree, outdoor and patio LED string lights, man cave and hunting cabin décor, and custom holiday displays. Shop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empty-shotgun-shells-for-christmas-crafts\"\u003eChristmas shotgun shell craft supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or compare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-translucent\"\u003eonce-fired translucent and white 12 gauge hulls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the best glue for shotgun shell Christmas lights?\u003c\/b\u003e We have used hot glue and Power-Tac Industrial Grade adhesive, and both work well. Almost any glue designed for plastic should work. Put the glue on the plastic base of the bulb, not on the bulb itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan these shotgun shell lights be used outdoors?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, as long as the light set you use is rated for outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow many shotgun shells do I need for a strand of lights?\u003c\/b\u003e You need one shell per bulb. Count the bulbs on your light strand and choose the pack size that covers it. For example, a 50-light strand needs a 50-pack, and a 100-light strand needs a 100-pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I attach the shotgun shells to Christmas lights?\u003c\/b\u003e Slide each mini bulb into the open primer pocket of the hull, glue in place. These hulls work best with mini LED and mini incandescent string lights. Also work with battery operated fairy string lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo these shotgun shells need to be washed before use?\u003c\/b\u003e No. These shells have never been fired or loaded, so they have never been exposed to gunpowder or burn residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan a light bulb set off these shotgun shells?\u003c\/b\u003e No. These hulls have never been loaded or fired and contain no gunpowder and no primer, so there is nothing inside that can ignite. They are 100% inert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these shotgun shells clear?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are translucent, sometimes called clear, semi-clear or semi-transparent. Light shines through the hull, but they are not fully see-through like glass, and they are not solid white. Photos show the actual hulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck here for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"White Shotgun Shells\" href=\"https:\/\/emptyshotgunshells.com\/collections\/white-translucent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esolid white shotgun\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshells?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe provided pictures are representative of the typical quality, color, and condition of these empty shotgun shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor additional information or photos, please don't hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTHESE EMPTY SHOTGUN SHELLS ARE NOT LIVE AMMUNITION AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN FOOD SERVICE! EMPTY SHELLS CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT CAN DISLODGE AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT BE USED OR HANDLED BY SMALL CHILDREN!\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Craft Supplies Depot LLC","offers":[{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":49140199850206,"sku":"Fiocchi12GATranslucent05","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Pack","offer_id":49140199915742,"sku":"Fiocchi12GATranslucent15","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 pack","offer_id":49140199948510,"sku":"Fiocchi12GATranslucent25","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Pack","offer_id":49140199981278,"sku":"Fiocchi12GATranslucent50","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Pack","offer_id":49140200014046,"sku":"Fiocchi12GATranslucent100","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Pack","offer_id":49140200046814,"sku":"Fiocchi12GATranslucent200","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/7934\/0844\/files\/fiocchi-12-gauge-clear-never-fired-empty-hulls-christmas-lights.jpg?v=1790900310","url":"https:\/\/emptyshotgunshells.com\/products\/clear-12-gauge-shotgun-shells-for-christmas-lights","provider":"Craft Supplies Depot LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}