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It’s no secret that I have a disco ball obsession, and I’ve wanted to make a DIY melted disco ball for years. They tend to be pricey online, and the cheaper versions don’t have the organic, melted shape I was looking for. I tried other melted disco ball tutorials I found online, but none gave me the natural melted effect I wanted. So I developed my own technique using balloons and Plaster of Paris to create a shape that actually looks like it melted.
Where do melted disco balls come from?
The melted disco ball concept was popularized by Rotganzen. Rotganzen Studio is a Dutch art collective bridging art and design in the tradition of American Pop culture and the Italian Radical Design movement. Their “Quelle Fête” series features sculptural disco ball installations reminiscent of 1970s disco nightlife.
Designer Kelly Wearstler collaborated with Rotganzen to bring these artistic pieces to a wider audience. The unique handcrafted pieces are collectors’ items with price tags to match.
This design concept inspired a wave of DIY versions as people fell in love with the sparkly, fun, quirky shapes, but couldn’t afford to buy the originals.
That’s also why I wanted to create my own version with that same melted look at a more affordable price.
Continue reading DIY Melted Disco Ball Tutorial at Cuckoo4Design.