Slice pool noodles into rings and wrap them with string lights. You’ll see why everyone’s obsessed with this one.

Why Pool Noodle Ring Lights Are So Popular
Before we get into the how-to, it’s worth understanding why this craft exploded online.

✔ Cheap
Pool noodles cost $1–$3 each. One noodle easily yields multiple rings.

✔ Incredibly lightweight
You can hang them anywhere — walls, ceilings, trees — without nails or tools.

✔ Shockingly high-end appearance
Wrap with lights and suddenly it looks like an illuminated installation from Etsy or a boutique.