Chandelier Made from 400 Moderna Empty Vials... 'Light of Gratitude' Created by a Nurse

An American nurse has created a chandelier using over 400 empty Moderna vaccine vials, attracting attention.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] A nurse in the United States has gained attention for creating a chandelier made from about 400 empty COVID-19 vaccine vials.

According to CNN and other foreign media on the 8th (local time), Laura Wise, a public health nurse in Boulder County, Colorado, made a chandelier last month using approximately 400 empty Moderna vaccine vials. Wise named the chandelier "Light of Appreciation."

Boulder County Public Health posted Wise's work on their official Facebook page on the 2nd, and the post has nearly reached 10 million views.

Wise, a retired nurse, had been responsible for vaccine administration and vaccinated hundreds of thousands of people over the past seven months. She said, "I witnessed the tireless efforts of healthcare workers and volunteers helping with vaccinations," and created this chandelier to express gratitude to everyone who helped save lives.

She added, "Seeing the discarded vials, I thought they were really beautiful and wanted to do something with them," and told CNN, "This year felt like a dark year for many people, so I wanted to do something with light."

It reportedly took a full month to make the chandelier. Wise drilled holes in the safely sterilized empty vials using a dental drill and inserted beads and crystals during the process.

Currently, Wise is keeping the chandelier at her home, but it has been reported that inquiries have come from the medical community as well as Moderna about displaying the chandelier in public places.

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