# Low-Budget Lighting DIY Sparkle Balls Take Plastic Cups and Xmas Lights to the Disco By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-sparkle-balls-lighting References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/18131/) & [sparkleball](http://www.sparkleball.com/) There's a fantastic new [low-budget light system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light) called the Sparkleball sweeping the world, and all it requires are translucent plastic cups and [small Christmas lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spline). Sparkleballs have been modified in nearly every color and size; the last image even depicts a solar-powered Sparkleball. This [DIY disco ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-doughnut) can even dance, as you can see in the video. Check out the Read More URL to see how you can make your own Sparkleball. If you're not a DIY diva, you can even hire a Sparkleballer near you to create one for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Lighting:** Low-budget lighting solutions are being embraced by consumers who want to personalize their lighting experience. - **Upcycled Decor:** The use of everyday materials such as plastic cups in DIY projects demonstrates a growing interest in upcycled decor. - **Sustainable Lighting:** The development of solar-powered Sparkleballs showcases the trend towards sustainable lighting solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The DIY lighting trend presents opportunities for home decor businesses to offer affordable, customizable lighting options. - **Crafting and DIY:** The popularity of Sparkleballs highlights the potential market for crafting and DIY businesses to provide materials and workshops for consumers. - **Energy and Environment:** The demand for sustainable lighting solutions drives innovation in the energy and environment industry, particularly in solar-powered technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fairy-lights.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [Disco-Inspired Hanging Planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-plant-hanger.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [LED-Equipped Nighttime Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-baseball.md) - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md) - [Disco Ball-Inspired Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discoven.md)