[300 Yen DIY] How to Make and Use Adorable Sparkling & Soft Cotton Ball Lights♡

Do You Know Cotton Ball Lights?

Do you know what cotton ball lights are? As the name suggests, cotton ball lights are lights made from cotton balls.＊

The soft, round balls glow and sparkle like sunlight filtering through trees, making them a highly popular and adorable item.◎ They are often sold in trendy home goods stores, so some of you may already be familiar with them.♩

You Can Make Cotton Ball Lights by Hand!

Did you know that you can make these round cotton ball lights by yourself? At first glance, they may seem too difficult to make, but actually, they are quite easy to create!◎

Furthermore, using materials available at a 100 yen shop allows you to DIY them for just 300 yen, which is quite delightful!♡ Now, let’s quickly introduce how to make cotton ball lights!＊

How to Make Cotton Ball Lights - What You Need

Here’s what you need to prepare for DIY cotton ball lights!♡

～～Items to Buy at a 100 Yen Shop～～

✓ Cotton thread (any kind of yarn is okay!＊ Some say that if it's too thin, wrapping it can be difficult…)

✓ Water balloons (as many as you want to make)

✓ LED lights

～Items You Might Already Have at Home (If not, head to the 100 yen shop!)～

✓ Glue

✓ Brush or paintbrush

✓ Clothespins

That's all you need!＊ If you already have glue and a brush, you only need three more items! Everything can be found at a 100 yen shop, so you can make cotton ball lights for just 300 yen!♩

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Now, let’s proceed to the method of making cotton ball lights!＊

How to Make Cotton Ball Lights

Once you have prepared the materials for the cotton ball lights, let’s get started on making them!♩ Here’s how:＊

① Inflate the water balloons (make sure not to fill them with water!♡)

② Coat the balloon with glue diluted in water and wrap it with the thread

③ To ensure the glue doesn't come off, apply glue on top as well

④ Let the glue dry (it's convenient to use clothespins♩ It's recommended to let it dry for more than half a day◎)

⑤ Once dry, pop the balloon inside

⑥ Insert the LED light through the gap → Completion♡

And that’s how you can create cotton ball lights!＊ Each step is simple, making it perfect for DIY beginners.◎

Check out the video for a visual guide!＊

Cotton ball lights are also great for wedding decorations! Here are some ways to display them.＊

Display Idea for Cotton Ball Lights ①

Here, the bride has decorated using only cotton balls without the lights.＊ The various sizes and colors of the cotton balls are irresistibly cute!♡

Display Idea for Cotton Ball Lights ②

This one shows cotton ball lights decorating a sofa in a garden.＊ The colorful and charming cotton ball lights enhance the photos beautifully!♡

Display Idea for Cotton Ball Lights ③

Displaying them in the welcome space is a classic choice! ♡ They are arranged alongside an initial object and a welcome doll.♩ Surprisingly, the welcome doll is designed as Gundam…! This lovely space mixes the bride and groom's preferences beautifully.◎

Try DIY-ing Cotton Ball Lights!＊

Cotton balls and cotton ball lights are incredibly easy and inexpensive to make, yet they make a significant impact at your wedding venue!♡

Be sure to DIY cotton ball lights and beautifully decorate your venue!♩

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