1. Making the base for the disco ball using the technique papier mache. Place pieces of newspaper soaked in water in one layer onto the balloon, inflated to the required size. It is better to tear the newspaper, this way the edges will be held together better. Try not to tear the newspaper into large pieces, so the surface will be smoother.
2. On the first layer of newspaper with water, apply a layer of newspaper pieces soaked in paste. Then several more layers like this for strength. 4-5 layers will be enough. Leave the ball to dry in a warm place. When it dries, it will be quite tough and durable. Use a needle to burst the ball inside the papier-mâché, and thread a thread or fishing line to hang it later.
3. Cut the disks into medium-sized squares. Scissors for cutting should be sharp, they can even be pre-sharpened. We begin to glue the squares onto the dry ball in a circle starting from the largest diameter. It is permissible to glue the remaining fragments onto the upper part.We use any glue suitable for such work. I use the glue that is used to glue ceiling tiles.
4. The ball is ready. All that remains is to hang it.
Making a disco ball with your own hands is quite labor-intensive work. Firstly, cutting disco into squares is quite difficult. Secondly, sticking small particles onto the ball requires perseverance and accuracy. But the result is a brilliant iridescent ball that will be a harmonious addition to the New Year's interior.
