Abstract: A surround comprising one or more layers of translucent light filtering silicone having an innermost surface to contact a bulb of a light emitter. Plant materials are internally encapsulated within and throughout the one or more layers of translucent silicone. The plant materials have a plurality of distinct shapes, visible to a naked eye of a person, within the translucent light filtering silicone so as to block light emitted from the light emitter in the shapes of the plant materials.

Abstract: A light emitter has a light surround about the emitter formed from silicone having internally encapsulated plant materials.

Abstract: A light emitter has a light surround about the emitter formed from silicone having internally encapsulated plant materials.

Abstract: A LED light pipe ornament assembly includes a light emitting diode, a light pipe and a translucent silicone ornament mounted on the light type to radiate light received from the light pipe.

Abstract: A decorative lighting apparatus and method include a plurality of mini-light surrounds, each surround formed from silicone. Each surround has a conical cavity configured to stretch when receiving a mini-light to removably retain the surround on the mini-light. Each surround has an outer three dimensional shape different than the mini-light.

Abstract: A decorative light and a method for making a decorative light having layers of distinct flexible materials on a bulb are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method relating to a configured to receive a bulb are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method relating to a 3-dimensional ornamental surround molded about a light source are disclosed.

Abstract: A decorative light string assembly comprises a string of light bulb sockets electrically interconnected by an electrical cord and terminated by at least one electrical connector. A plurality of decorative light bulbs are mated with the sockets. Each decorative light bulb comprises a plain light bulb covered by a flexible outer coating in the shape of a candle flame. The decorative light bulbs may include colors or scents associated with particular holidays, seasons or occasions. A decorative light string assembly kit and a method for making a decorative light string assembly are also provided.