Want to give your backyard a modern farmhouse vibe? Make these chicken-wire light balls!
Hanging these handmade orbs around your yard will add rustic ambiance and create the perfect environment for a backyard party.
They’re simple to make and add character to any outdoor space!
Materials Needed
1. Cut and Roll the Chicken Wire
Cut a section of chicken wire about three times wider than the diameter you want for the finished light ball. Use snips tough enough to cut through metal.
Then roll the chicken wire into a cylinder and tie it together with the wire.
2. Sculpt Your Wire Light Ball
Fold the cylinder’s ends into the middle and begin sculpting the orb shape. Be sure to secure the folds by bending over the wire’s raw ends.
3. Add the Lights
Fish one end of string lights through holes in the chicken wire and begin wrapping the string around the orb until you reach the other end.
Then, repeat the process of fishing the plug to secure the string lights.
Now the light ball is ready to hang — by itself or with others.
Watch the video above for more information!
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Cost
We purchased enough materials to create multiple sets of light balls.
Here’s what you can expect to pay for this project:
- Straight-Cut Offset Aviation Snips: $18.97
- Christmas lights: $8.98
- Chicken wire: $23.26
Total: $51.21
Watch the video above to find out more.
