How to Make a Disco Ball Out of a Globe

Do you ever have the urge to decorate your home a certain way but then talk yourself out of it because ‘you’re an adult’ and ‘adults don’t put disco balls in their living rooms’? Just me? 😉

A few years ago, I saw a disco ball bar cart on TikTok, and I was hooked. I just had to find a globe and transform it into a disco ball globe.

It took some time, but eventually, I found the perfect globe at my local thrift store.

I knew it wouldn’t take much to transform it.

I had no intentions of turning it into a bar like the inspiration, I just wanted something to bring a little pizazz to my living room and sit next to my record player!

Ready to bring some sparkle to your own living space?

Today, I’m going to show you how to make a disco ball from an old globe. It’s a fun and quirky project that’s sure to make your home disco party-ready.

So, let’s dive into this homemade disco ball tutorial!

Step One: Spray Paint Your Globe and Stand (if desired)

Remove the globe from the stand and give the entire thing a couple coats of silver spray paint. This helps camoflauge the gaps between the mirror tiles.

I even painted the metal supports that went around the globe silver. You could as well, or cover it with painters tape while you spray the globe if you want to keep the original finish.

I wasn’t a huge fan of the wood tone that the stand was, so I also gave that a few coats of white semi gloss spray paint. You could leave yours as-is, or paint it any color you choose!

Step Two: Apply the Mirror Mosaic Tiles

Starting at the center top of one end, place the mirror tiles on the globe, working row by row. My mirror tiles were peel and stick, so no adhesive was needed.

The tiles closest to the very top and bottom will have a bigger triangle shaped gap between each one vs the ones in the middle of the globe which is completely normal. That gap will get smaller the closer to the middle that your rows are.

There may be a bit of trial and error as you work your way around, I found that some rows were perfect and others I ended up with too big a space between the 1st and the last tile.

Thanks to being peel and stick, I just popped a few off to space them out more so there was no gap.

Step Three: Peel Off the Protective Layer and Reassemble

Once you’ve covered the globe with tiles, peel off the protective layer from each tile. Tedious, yes. Satisfying, also yes.

Reassemble the globe on its stand, and voila! Your very own disco ball globe.

Creating a DIY disco ball out of an old globe is a fantastic way to add some sparkle to your home.

Not only is it a fun project, but it also makes for a unique decor piece that’s sure to impress your guests. Or your nieces and nephews that can’t help spinning it the second they come over 😉

So grab your supplies and follow this disco ball tutorial, your daily disco party is awaiting!

FAQs About Making a Disco Ball

Q: How long does it take to make a DIY disco ball?

A: The project is time-consuming and can take several hours, depending on the size of your globe and your patience.

Q: Can I use any type of adhesive for the mirror tiles?

A: Peel and stick mirror tiles work best for this project, as they are easy to adjust and reposition if needed.

Q: Do I need to paint the globe and stand?

A: Painting the globe and stand with silver and white spray paint helps camouflage gaps and create a cohesive look, but you can customize it to your preference.

Q: Where can I find an old globe for this project?

A: Check local thrift stores, garage sales, or online marketplaces for an affordable globe.