# DIY Star Swirled Hoodies Create Your Own Enticingly Glow in the Dark DIY Galaxy Sweatshirts By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-galaxy-sweatshirts References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Galaxy-Sweatshirts-Or-anything-you-want-to-/?ALLSTEPS) The mysterious contours of space can now find its way on your clothing without breaking your bank courtesy of the DIY galaxy sweatshirts tutorial. Rather than splattering your entire [black sweatshirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests) with blue and purple swirls representing the cosmos, only certain parts of your garment are highlighted. Paint is placed onto a sponge and dabbed onto the cotton material of the sweater. You must start with your darkest color first and work your way to the lightest. Use white as a glaze to create a misty effect on your clothing. [Glow in the dark paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device) is used to create little speckled spots. Don't forget to draw on some [stars and planets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-postal-stamp) on your DIY Galaxy sweatshirts for a bit space pizzazz. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Galaxy Clothing:** Opportunity to innovate in the DIY fashion industry by creating DIY galaxy-themed clothing tutorials. - **Glow in the Dark Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by incorporating glow in the dark elements into clothing. - **Cosmic-inspired Designs:** Opportunity to create cosmic-inspired designs in the fashion industry, adding a unique and captivating element to clothing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can tap into the trend by promoting galaxy-themed clothing and glow in the dark fashion. - **DIY:** DIY industry can provide tools, materials, and tutorials for individuals to create their own DIY galaxy sweatshirts and other cosmic-inspired clothing. - **Art and Craft:** Art and craft industry can explore opportunities to offer galaxy-themed paint and other materials that can be used to create cosmic-inspired designs on clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Galactic Children's Wall Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorena-canals.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Intricate Galaxy Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-the-milky-way-galaxy.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Space-Themed Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-cupcakes-mix.md) - [Astronaut Night Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-circuit-board.md)