MIrror Ball

I need to make a small, light weight mirror ball for a disco party. I intend
to wear it on a hat, so I don't want to use real mirrors. I am considering
using a styrofoam ball as the core, but can't figure out what to use for the
mirror pieces.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Also, if anyone has any other ideas for what to wear to a disco party. I've
never owned a leisure suit and don't plan on getting one now!

Thanks.

Pete

On 10/7/03 2:55 PM, in article ,
"Rileyesi" wrote:

I need to make a small, light weight mirror ball for a disco party. I intend
to wear it on a hat, so I don't want to use real mirrors. I am considering
using a styrofoam ball as the core, but can't figure out what to use for the
mirror pieces.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Also, if anyone has any other ideas for what to wear to a disco party. I've
never owned a leisure suit and don't plan on getting one now!

Thanks.

Pete
Mylar?

On 10/07/2003 02:55 PM, Rileyesi wrote:
I need to make a small, light weight mirror ball for a disco party. I intend
to wear it on a hat, so I don't want to use real mirrors. I am considering
using a styrofoam ball as the core, but can't figure out what to use for the
mirror pieces.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Also, if anyone has any other ideas for what to wear to a disco party. I've
never owned a leisure suit and don't plan on getting one now!

Thanks.

Pete

I've seen little mirrors packaged in small cellophane envelopes.
They're usually embroidered on wearable Indian garments so I suspect
they're not glass. You could probably find them at a craft store like
Treasure Island or Michael's or the Rag Shoppe--wherever you pick up the
styrofoam ball. While you're there, look for glue that's styrofoam
safe. Some glue will dissolve styrofoam. :-(

As for the costume--how about tight pants, a very wide white patent
leather belt and a tight, slinky-looking shirt in hot pink, purple or
chartreuse green, or a wild combination. Also a neck dripping in
chains. Yoiks! :-) Check out your local thrift store. Have fun. :-)

Liz

In article ,
says...

Mylar?

Good suggestion, but perhaps more
to the point, "silvered mylar film."
For a cheap source of this film,
try looking inside one of the boxed
wines sold commercially. The bladder
inside the box is often silvered mylar.

If you have any of those AOL Cd's hanging around, you might heat them gently
with a heat gun and use snips to cut them into rectangles. Be sure to get
glue that works on styrofoam. Anya