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Select the 2 wires with the circles on the end and the filament and reduce the size 80%. Make sure the black lock icon (Lock Aspect Ratio) is in the down (enabled) position, enter 80 in the Scale Width or Scale Height percentage text entry box and press Enter.

Move the wires apart so they are to each side of the indented part of the T-shape. Resize the loop shape vertically to align to the ends of the wires.

Select just the 2 wires and apply a Linear, Mix transparency to fade the wires into the glass shape.

Select the filament. Change the outline color to yellow and increase the outline Width to 12pt. Apply 6 pixels of feathering to give the filament a diffused, glowing look.

Clone the filament (Ctrl k). Change the outline color to White, change the Width to 2pt, and remove the feathering.

Align the socket portion with the bulb and send it to the back (Ctrl b).

Select the ellipse at the left hand side and bring this ellipse to the front (Ctrl f).

Select the ellipse with the Transparency Tool (F6) and apply a Linear, Mix transparency.

Save your drawing and take a short break.

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