How to make colorful tea light planets

These orbs are so cool and I happen to have scored a bunch of ping pong balls at the dollar store just the other day.

If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor, you won’t want to miss this ping pong ball orb tutorial. By using ping pong balls, you can easily create a set of stunning orbs that resemble planets. All you need is some paint and string lights to transform plain ping pong balls into eye-catching, space-themed decor.

The tutorial, available on Journey Creativity, walks you through the process step by step. You’ll learn how to paint the ping pong balls to create a realistic planetary effect, and how to string them together with lights to create a stunning display. These ping pong ball orbs are perfect for adding a playful touch to your home, especially in a child’s bedroom or playroom.

If you’re interested in taking this project to the next level, you might be wondering if there’s a larger ball you can use to create even bigger orbs. While ping pong balls are the perfect size for creating small orbs, there are other options you can consider. For example, you could use bouncy balls, beach balls, or even basketballs to create a larger version of this DIY project. You could also experiment with different painting techniques or color schemes to create a unique look.

Pop on over to the blog Journey Creativity for the tutorial on how to paint ping pong balls like planets and make them into mini lights. I wonder if there is a slightly larger ball that would work with solar lights?

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If you’ve ever looked at a pile of junk and thought, “This is just trash,” Thomas Deininger might have something to say about that. Based in Rhode Island, this incredibly clever artist has a knack for turning what most of us would toss in the bin—think broken toys, bits of plastic, even old electronics—into jaw-dropping pieces of art. What’s wild is how his sculptures often look like realistic animals or landscapes from a distance… but when you step closer, boom—you’re hit with the chaos of everyday debris woven into a detailed scene.

I first came across his work when I was scrolling through some recycled art ideas, and his “Striped Bass” piece totally stopped me in my tracks. From far away, it’s like you’re looking at a photograph. But up close, you start spotting action figures, bottle caps, and tangled wires all working together to make up the image. It’s mind-blowing.

What I really love about Thomas’s approach is how it blends creativity with a message. His work is fun and clever, sure—but it also hits on bigger things like overconsumption and the mountains of waste we create. He somehow manages to make that message stick without being preachy, just by showing how beautiful and meaningful our “trash” can actually be.

Whether you’re into environmental art or just love seeing imagination come to life, Thomas Deininger’s work is definitely worth checking out. It’s inspiring, a little chaotic, and totally unforgettable.

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