Materials
- 1 large clear plastic jar or container, approx. 30–40 cm tall
- Blue LED string lights, 2–3 m (battery powered)
- Acrylic paints (blue, black, yellow, orange, red, green, white)
- 4–6 small space figurines (astronauts, rockets, satellites)
- Thin floral wire or skewers, 6–8 pieces, 15–25 cm long
- White paper labels, cut into 1.5 × 3 cm strips
- Hot glue gun with 4–5 glue sticks
- Small paintbrush set
- 9 foam balls (Sun 6–7 cm, planets 2–4 cm diameter)
Instructions
- Paint the inside of the container in deep blue and black tones, blending lightly for a space effect.
- Paint all foam balls as planets, letting them dry fully before handling.
- Attach planets to wires or skewers and position them inside the container at varied heights.
- Wrap LED string lights around the interior supports, spacing lights evenly between planets.
- Glue figurines in place, add labels, then secure the Sun at the bottom as the focal point.