I have a similar style one that I "fixed" a few years ago. I wired the bulbs into pairs and then utilized fluorescent tube starters to create the flicker effect for each pair.
Sprayed adhesive over the whole thing from above and shook grout powder over the surface to create layer of dust. This was followed up with a glue stick web shooter. Hung over the kitchen table for our party.
Sprayed adhesive over the whole thing from above and shook grout powder over the surface to create layer of dust. This was followed up with a glue stick web shooter. Hung over the kitchen table for our party.