May 16th, 2017

Disco Party Decoration Ideas Using Glow Sticks

Glow sticks are one of our favourite disco party essentials here at Kids Disco Parties. They will not only light up the dance floor, they are super FUN and not to mention cheap. If you have crafty kids or are simply looking for ways to get the kids involved in some pre-party disco party decorating we think you will LOVE some of our nifty disco party decoration ideas using glow sticks. They are all super affordable and simple enough for the kids to make so they’ll be entertained for hours.

1. Glow Stick Balloons

Via: Listotic

Filling balloons with glow sticks is a pretty fancy disco party decoration idea for your kid’s birthday party. We suggest using white or light coloured balloons so they glow extra bright! Once the balloons are half filled with air, crack a glow stick or two and carefully insert, then finish blowing up.  Scatter on the table or with an adults help why not hang them upside down from the roof for some extra WOW factor

2. Glow Stick Coke Bottles

Via: Pinterist

To create these colourful masterpieces, carefully cut the top off a glow stick and pour the contents into an empty coke bottle. If possible we suggest using glass bottles but plastic ones will shine just as bright! Secure the lid, shake it about and voila, glow in the dark bottles! For safety we recommend you get an adult to help you with this one and DO NOT DRINK from these bottles.

3. Glow Stick Chandelier

Via: Grey Grey Designs

If you love getting crafty, you’ll love this one!
 
What You’ll need:

• Lightweight hoop (this will be the base of the mobile) It might be time to raid the toy box for an old Hula Hoop, Nanna’s sewing kit for an old embroidery hoop or if you’re feeling super crafty grab some an old hose and make your own!
• Fishing Wire (we recommend clear)
• Paint (if you want to change the colour of your chandelier base)
• Several packets of glow sticks

How to make your mobile:

• If you want to change the colour of your mobile base, get painting!!
• While you’re waiting for the paint to dry, start carefully cutting pieces of fishing wire. You can cut these all the same length, or different lengths, its up to you!
• Cut 4 equal length pieces of fishing wire and secure evenly around your hoop. These will be used to hang your mobile so tie the other end of the 4 pieces together.
• If you’re doing a multi level mobile, you’ll also need to cut some fishing wire to tie your 2 hoops together
• Tie one end of each piece of fishing wire to the hoop and a glow stick to the other end
• Before your party guests arrive carefully crack your glow sticks
• Ask an adult to help you hang in your desired place
• Get ready for the crowd to go WILD over your fancy creation!

4. Glow Stick Wall Art

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This is such a FUN idea to welcome guests to your child’s disco party! Using packets of glow sticks get the kids to create messages and pictures of their choice! Once you’re happy with your layout use some clear scotchguard to stick it to the wall.
 
** Parents – we recommend you hang up a black plastic sheet (grab one from your local hardware store for $10) on the wall before the messages get stuck on. This will not only help the glow sticks stand out but you’ll avoid any paint stripping disasters!
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5. Neon/Glow Table Setting

Via: B Lovely Events

This one is super easy and such a clever way to jazz up your snacks table! Put glow sticks around plates and cups for your party guests. Stick glow sticks to clear cutlery and create coasters for your cups. You can also put glow sticks under ice in the drinks bucket for some extra glow!  
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6. Glow Stick Wreath

Via: The Little Big Blog

Wreaths are not just for Christmas. Make one for your disco party decoration too!​
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What you’ll need:

• Multiple sets of hands (including 1 set of adult hands)
• Foam wreath (you can pick one up from Spotlight or even pop in to your local florist)
• Several packets of bracelet glow sticks
• Hot glue gun (to be used by adults only)

 
How to make your wreath:

• One set of hands will need to be in charge of cracking and joining the bracelet glow sticks
• Kindly ask your adult to start blobbing bits of glue onto the wreath
• Any left over hands can now start placing the glow sticks around the wreath, making sure they are stuck on securely
• Repeat these steps until the wreath is covered with enough glow sticks for your liking
• Once complete, kindly ask your adult helper to hang on the door. Your guests will know they are in the right place and its time to enter your DISCO PARTY

7. Glow Stick Centerpiece

Via: Darice

We just LOVE this one! It’s super cheap but looks a million bucks!
 
Pop down to the Reject Shop or Spotlight and pick up a pack of 50 Glow Sticks (should set you back $5) and also some large polystyrene ball halves.

Crack the glow sticks and push them into the polystyrene. Ta-Da! A super quick centerpiece that will impress everyone at your party!  ​

What crafty glow stick ideas have you done at home?