To get started, you’ll need pool noodles, LED string lights (battery, USB, or plug-in), a sharp knife, and tape, zip ties, or low-temp hot glue. Optional extras like ribbon, faux flowers, greenery, mesh, or spray paint let you customize the look.
First, cut the noodle into 1–3 inch slices to create soft foam rings. Keep the cuts even for symmetry. Gently reshape them if needed. For larger loops, you can slit and re-tape the noodle into a full circle.
Next comes the magic: wrap LED string lights around each ring in a spiral. Leave space for a twinkling effect or wrap tightly for a brighter glow. Secure the ends neatly.
Display options are endless. Hang them in clusters, line a garden path, place them above a mantel, or use them as event centerpieces. Try floating “halo” rings with fishing line or interlocking rings into glowing spheres.
