The size of the Styrofoam ball doesn’t matter—pick whatever size you’d like! Just keep in mind that the smaller the ball, the smaller your CD tile pieces will have to be.
The looped wire sticking out will help you hang your DIY disco ball later. The thinner gauge wire you use, the easier it’ll be to slide through.
If you don’t have a pencil on hand, try using a pen or the long tool you used to poke a hole in the Styrofoam ball (skewer, long knitting needle, or screwdriver).
Add a dab of hot glue or super glue to the wire ends for a stronger hold.
For an extra layer of sparkle, use a glitter silver or metallic paint. The acetone in spraypaint can melt Styrofoam, so look for paints that are mostly water- or alcohol-based, like Liquitex Spray Paint and MTA Water Based. [4] X Research source
Recycle old, scratched, or broken CDs for this DIY project. [7] X Research source Use all silver CDs for a realistic disco ball or opt for an array of colors for a groovier vibe. Work with one CD at a time. The CD will become hard again once it cools, so boil each CD one at a time, so you have time to cut them while they’re warm.
Use your hands to wiggle stubborn pieces away from the disc. Avoid using CDs that peel when you cut them, as they won’t give the same mosaic, disco ball effect. Put on a pair of gloves if the CDs are too warm in your hands.
Consider omitting the curved edges of the CD strips if you want each mirror piece to be uniform. For a more decorative mosaic look, cut the disc into different-sized squares or triangles.
Line the tiles up so that their edges touch and they’re flush with each other for a classic, uniform look. Keep a small space between each tile for a mosaic-style disco ball. [11] X Research source Cover the folded wire with tiles the best you can.
Play around with the height of your disco ball by using more line to make it lower and less line to make it higher.
