When mini-lights and plastic cups get made into a sparkleball, magic happens. The inventor is unknown, but this simple American folk craft has spread around the world. Nobody owns the rights. Anyone can make one.
This website has provided free instructions for fifteen years — based on reader feedback and the author’s experience. The blog goes more in depth with fancy technique and embellishments for your sparkleball. We hope you find what you need here. Have fun!
Alex Finlayson
“A sparkleball won’t change your life but it will make it sparklier.”
illustrations by Eve Zajączkowska
questions? comments?
You and your sparkleballs rock!
Thanks, Bill!
Let the San Diego Mayor know about Sparkleballs!
Will do, Kate! Thanks for the reminder :)
My daughter loves her sparkle ball in the corner of her room like a unique chandelier above her bed! Thanks for brightening her life. ❤️
So happy she is enjoying it. I loved seeing the photo. She is such a beautiful girl!
When does it start in December