My kids like the Star Wars movies. That’s probably an understatement. It all started with my husband, and though I’m a bit galaxy-challenged myself, I still like to surprise my kids with crazy Star Wars Party ideas, especially on May the 4th Be With You and during all of the Star Wars birthday parties we seem to have. For the ultimate fan in the younger set, these DIY kids light sabers are the perfect party activity.
Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas
I cannot even tell you how many times one of my children has decided they want a Star Wars themed birthday party and, usually, they tell me at the very last minute possible. The good news is, I can keep the decorations from year to year and almost guarantee we will use them again. Of all the party themes, this is the one we’ve repeated over and over.
The make-your-own light saber station is a perfect addition to the kids’ party. Follow the directions at the end of this post for a fun way to make DIY Kids Light Sabers: Your guests will love getting to make a light saber that glows in the dark! Here are few other Star Wars party ideas:
- Wookie Cookies.
- A Death Star Piñata.
- Jedi Robes for wearing.
- Suggest guests Come as favorite Star Wars Characters.
- Yoda, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader Costumes can be on hand for those without their own.
- Jedi Training Sessions.
- Grab Free Printables like these Star Wars coloring pages.
The process to make your own light saber is super simple, involves blowing lots of bubbles for fun first, and comes together quickly enough to make the perfect party activity for little kids. And just in time for some seriously fun Star Wars battle play those kids will be talking about for weeks! Of course, if your kids don’t want to blow 5000 bubbles you can always have a back up container to save all that bubble juice!
Supplies to Make Kids Light Sabers
Here’s what you need to set up your Make-Your-Own Light Saber Station for the next Star Wars party at your house.
- Bubbles Tubes. Empty.
- Glow Sticks. Get the necklaces or thicker tubes but make sure they will fit in the bubble tubes.
- Kid-safe scissors. For cutting duct tape strips.
- Sharpies. Used to decorate the handle or write a child’s name on the handle.
- Shiny Silver Duct Tape. To create the handle.
This is a cheap party activity in addition to being fabulous. A table and sign will take it over the top.
Tips to Make the Best Kids Light Sabers at Your Next Star Wars Party
- Make sure the handle is clean and dry before you apply your tape! If it has any residual bubble solution on it, it won’t stick as well.
- Have some fun with the texture of the handle! You can roll up some tape in strips, and place it in layers to add dimension and unique character!
- You could add the glow stick while there is still solution in it, but be careful and make sure the necklace is not cracked when bending into position.
- For an extra bright light, choose a thicker glow pendant or add an extra necklace.
- Duct tape can be tricky for some kids, so you might want to assign a parent to hover nearby, but for the most part, let the kids do this themselves!
Print copies of the directions to have on hand at the party – I’m guessing a few parents will ask for copies to have make-your-own light saber stations at their next Star Wars party. It’s a cheap, easy, and fun activity kids will love. Make sure you take lots and lots of pictures and tag me on Instagram on the big day! Are your older kids having a Star Wars celebration? They might like to make these Millennium Falcon Jelly Soaps!
Star Wars Party Supplies
- Treats: Star Wars Birthday Cake or Cupcake Toppers
- Star Wars Party Favors
- Star Wars Party Food
- Galaxy Candy
- Star Wars Party Invitations
- Etsy has a Star Wars Piñata
- Star Wars Party Game
How to Make Kids Light Sabers
Time needed: 10 minutes
- Empty the bubble tubes.
Open the bubble wands and pour bubble solution into the empty container for later use OR have some fun blowing bubbles while you wait for the sun to se
- Clean and dry the bubble tubes.
Rinse out the empty container and make sure the bubble wand handle is clean and dry.
- Make a handle.
Using silver or grey duct tape, wrap the handle (lid) of the bubble wand.
- Decorate the handle.
Use the permanent marker to design the handle of the lightsaber.
- Make it glow.
Open and activate your glow necklace by breaking the inner part. Fold it gently as needed so it fits inside the empty bubble tube.
- Close with lid.
Put the duct tape covered lid back on the tube, carefully keeping the wand in place.
Make-Your-Own Light Saber Station for Star Wars Party Fun
Ingredients
- Bubble wands (one per child)
- 1 empty container
- 1 roll of silver or grey duct tape
- 1 black permanent marker
- 6 glow in the dark necklaces (one per child)
Instructions
- Open the bubble wands and pour bubble solution into the empty container for later use OR have some fun blowing bubbles while you wait for the sun to set!
- Rinse out the empty container and make sure the bubble wand handle is clean and dry.
- Using silver or grey duct tape, wrap the handle of the bubble wand.
- Use the permanent marker to design the handle of the lightsaber.
- Open and activate your glow necklace. Fold it gently as needed so it fits inside the empty bubble tube.
- Screw the handle back into place and you are ready for a Jedi battle!
Notes
- Make sure the handle is clean and dry before you apply your tape! If it has any residual bubble solution on it, it won’t stick as well.
- Have some fun with the texture of the handle! You can roll up some tape in strips, and place it in layers to add dimension and unique character!
- You could add the glow stick while there is still bubble solution in it, but be careful and make sure the necklace is not cracked when bending into position.
- For an extra bright light in your light saber, choose a thicker glow pendant or add an extra necklace.
Hello Amy.
My kids will get a lot of fun trying to makes these. They are also star war freaks.
Thank you for sharing.