Slice Pool Noodles Into Rings and Wrap Them With String Lights

A 2000-Word Recipe for Glowing Floating Light Rings

If you’ve seen the headline — “Slice pool noodles into rings and wrap them with string lights. You’ll see why everyone’s obsessed with this one” — you might wonder what the excitement is about.

The obsession comes from how simple materials transform into something magical.

With nothing more than colorful foam pool noodles and warm string lights, you can create glowing circular lantern rings that look like high-end outdoor décor. They’re lightweight, affordable, customizable, and perfect for patios, gardens, bedrooms, parties, balconies, and even holiday displays.

This is a full, detailed, step-by-step recipe-style guide to creating your own illuminated noodle rings — with design variations, safety tips, and creative upgrades included.