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What is a sparkleball? According to Wikipedia, it's an ornament handmade out of Christmas lights and plastic cups, using soldering, staples or cable ties to join the cups. It is a mid-century American folkcraft whose origins are unknown. |
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December 2, 2009
Grove OK
Welcome first official Sooner Sparkleballer, "Mason's Granny!"
She's been making sparkleballs for years and has a waiting list of friends
who've asked for one. Now she's making sparkleballs to
order. [rollover image]
November 30, 2009
Fresno CA
Terry designed this cool wall-mounted sparkleball using an inexpensive serving platter. Instructions are posted on Instructables. And there's a video of it on youtube.
December 4, 2009
Grand Junction CO
Mickie's newest sparkleball is a larger one made with colored cups she found at Sam's. It took 80 cups. (Any cups will work if you modify the basic instructions.)
November 28 , 2009
Avon Lake OH
Jim Gerrasch sent detailed instructions for his glitter sparkleballs. He uses spray adhesive. After spraying the inside of the cup, he sprinkles the glitter in. Jim warns that the spray adhesive needs good ventilation, and that the cups must dry overnight. See more below. [rollover image]
November 28 , 2009
Avon Lake OH
Jim's best trick is to sprinkle the glitter on the cups over a bucket. To see the spectacular results, see the glitter balls on the next photo page. [rollover image]
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