DIY Beach Backdrop
A DIY Beach Ball Backdrop that will definitely make a major statement at all of your summer get-togethers!
Servings: 1
Cost: $120
Equipment
- Needle and heavy thread
- String
- Tape
Ingredients
- 30-35 paper lanterns in various sizes
- Spray paint any colors of choice
- Backdrop stand
- White backdrop cloth or plain white curtain panel
- Fishing line
Instructions
How to create the paper beach balls:
- Assemble all of your paper lanterns per the package instructions with the metal rim inside.
- Place a strip of painter’s tape along every seam. They should be visible through the rice paper. This will mark where to spray paint.
- Before spray painting, set up a little place for each lantern to dry by stringing a piece of yarn or sturdy string across a room or corner, and sturdily tying or taping each end tightly to hold the weight of them.
- Once taped, spray every other section a color of your choice.
- Let them dry, and then peel away the painters tape.
How to assemble the balls:
- String the paper lantern beach balls from the top into place with needle and thread.
- Layer the balls into place (think shingles on a roof), starting at the top. Hide the thread behind the lantern just above it.
Notes
Estimated project price includes the cost of a curtain backdrop and backdrop. Price will vary depending on the size of the backdrop, size of the beach balls and number of beach balls.