When you cut a pool noodle into sections, you can create circular or ring-like forms that naturally work with decorative lighting.
The foam also gives the lights something around which they can be arranged.
Instead of having a strand of lights lying flat against a surface, you can build depth and dimension.
And because pool noodles are so light, the finished decorations can be moved around easily.
That makes them useful for temporary events.
Imagine decorating a backyard for a summer gathering.
You could place glowing noodle rings around a patio, hang them from a covered outdoor area, or arrange them around a seating space.
You could even create different sizes and combine them for a more artistic effect.
The possibilities are much broader than you might expect from a piece of foam normally found floating in a swimming pool.
The Magic Happens When the Lights Turn On
During the day, the project may not look particularly impressive.
You might see a few pieces of foam wrapped in wire.
Nothing extraordinary.
But then the lights come on.
That’s when the entire project changes.
The individual bulbs create little points of light around the circular form, and the shape becomes much more noticeable in a darker environment.
Depending on the type of string lights you use, the finished decoration can have completely different personalities.
Warm white lights can create a cozy, elegant atmosphere.
Cool white lights can produce a cleaner, more modern appearance.
Colored lights can make the project feel playful and festive.
