{"id":9148,"date":"2017-10-05T13:50:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T13:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=9148"},"modified":"2022-03-28T22:38:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T22:38:46","slug":"how-to-make-ping-pong-ball-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/how-to-make-ping-pong-ball-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Ping Pong Ball Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"

This DIY lighting project is quick, easy and economical, and a great way to get those creative (and frugal) juices flowing. My daughter and I worked on this project together, and we both agreed it gave a warm glow to the room and instantly transformed the ambience. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can also personalise your lights in many ways, such as decorating the ping pong balls beforehand, or hanging dry flowers from them like we did. <\/span><\/p>\n

What lights should I use?<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re wondering whether you can finally put those extra Christmas lights to good use, the answer is yes, as long as the bulbs don\u2019t get hot. You need to use LED bulbs which stay cool to the touch, so always check this first.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you use white or coloured lights is up to you. As ping pong balls are translucent, the colour of the lights will shine through and create a warm, decorative effect (but they\u2019ll both look the same during the day).<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Brighten up your patio<\/b><\/h3>\n

As well as looking great hanging along an inside wall,<\/a> you can also use them to illuminate a gazebo, pergola, patio, or just about any outside area. Just make sure your lights are rated for outdoor use. <\/span><\/p>\n

To protect your lights from the rain, you can use a waterproof silicone sealer. Just cover each bulb socket with a small amount of silicone and spread it around the X you\u2019ve made with a precision knife (see Step 1). This should make them watertight and also help avoid them falling off on particularly windy days. <\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone is easy to remove, so if you need to replace a burned out bulb or remove a ball for any reason, you can just peel the silicone off with your nails or some tweezers. If you\u2019ve used glue instead, twist the ball whilst holding the bulb socket and it should break away easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

How many ping pong balls will I need?<\/b><\/h3>\n

That really depends on your lights. Shorter strands only have 10 to 20 bulbs, whilst longer ones often have up to 100. Use the lights on their own to figure out how many you\u2019ll need to decorative your particular space, and then buy at least enough for each bulb. <\/span><\/p>\n

I reckon it\u2019s a good idea to have a few extras, as they can easily break whilst you\u2019re oh so carefully cutting the holes. They also have a tendency to roll under the sofa and disappear for good, and yes, I\u2019m speaking from experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

Where can I get hold of so many ping pong balls? <\/b><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t happen to have 100 ping pong balls lying around, Amazon often offers better deals on bulk amounts than stores that sell packets of 2 or 3 balls. <\/span><\/p>\n

You should also be able to get hold of a precision knife at any local craft store. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get creative!<\/b><\/h3>\n

These ping pong ball lights make a great addition to so many places. I\u2019ve seen them at weddings, cafes, parties, draped over tables and even around Birthday cakes. So if you\u2019re wondering whether they\u2019d be good to decorate<\/a> your next event, I say go for it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Step by Step Guide:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Things you\u2019ll need<\/h4>\n