Large Floating Solar Ball Lights

Hi All, I am chasing some ideas to create large (800mm) floating solar ball lights like the photos. (Only need them for an event for one night) I have bought some small solar deck lights and intended on making some myself as I can’t find any to buy at a reasonable price online. Below are some ideas I had but I can’t make them work in my head. Buy some large inflatable white balls (like beach balls) and put the solar deck lights either in them or on them. I would tie a little string with a ball of sand that sits on the bottom of the dam to it so they don’t move around. Problem, I can’t work out how to get the solar lights inside them. Solution, I could duct tape the solar lights upside down to the top of the balls but I think this would look a little ugly. I can’t seem to find any large solid plastic balls to buy online. Any help would be great thanks! submitted by /u/Phoenicle [link] [comments]

Jun 17, 2025 - 14:38
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Large Floating Solar Ball Lights
Large Floating Solar Ball Lights

Hi All,

I am chasing some ideas to create large (800mm) floating solar ball lights like the photos. (Only need them for an event for one night)

I have bought some small solar deck lights and intended on making some myself as I can’t find any to buy at a reasonable price online. Below are some ideas I had but I can’t make them work in my head.

  1. Buy some large inflatable white balls (like beach balls) and put the solar deck lights either in them or on them. I would tie a little string with a ball of sand that sits on the bottom of the dam to it so they don’t move around.

    • Problem, I can’t work out how to get the solar lights inside them.
    • Solution, I could duct tape the solar lights upside down to the top of the balls but I think this would look a little ugly.
  2. I can’t seem to find any large solid plastic balls to buy online.

Any help would be great thanks!

submitted by /u/Phoenicle
[link] [comments]