How to Make a Twine Ball Light Garland

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Get a strand of battery-operated LED lights.. Blow up several balloons to the size you want.. Coat the balloons with petroleum jelly.

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Steps

1

Get a strand of battery-operated LED lights.

Step 1

Get a strand of battery-operated LED lights.

2

Blow up several balloons to the size you want.

Step 2

Blow up several balloons to the size you want.

3

Coat the balloons with petroleum jelly.

Step 3

Coat the balloons with petroleum jelly.

4

Lay a dowel across 2 chairs or tables.

Step 4

Lay a dowel across 2 chairs or tables.

5

Mix together some glue, cornstarch, and warm water.

Step 5

Mix together some glue, cornstarch, and warm water.

6

Dip the twine into the glue, then wrap it around the balloon.

Step 6

Dip the twine into the glue, then wrap it around the balloon.

7

Tie the balloon to the dowel.

Step 7

Tie the balloon to the dowel.

8

Repeat the process for the other balloons.

Step 8

Repeat the process for the other balloons.

9

Let the balls dry overnight.

Step 9

Let the balls dry overnight.

10

Pop the balloons, then remove them from inside the balls.

Step 10

Pop the balloons, then remove them from inside the balls.

11

Spray paint the balls, if desired.

Step 11

Spray paint the balls, if desired.

12

Add some glitter if you want a sparkly effect.

Step 12

Add some glitter if you want a sparkly effect.

13

Attach the balloons to the strand of lights.

Step 13

Attach the balloons to the strand of lights.

14

Add some floral branches to the wire, if desired.

Step 14

Add some floral branches to the wire, if desired.

15

Hang the garland as desired.

Step 15

Hang the garland as desired.

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