Science Party DIY Hanging Atom Centerpiece

1 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Allen
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Create this super fun Hanging Atom Centerpiece for your next Science-Themed Party! It makes for a great focal point above a dining table, dessert table, or activity station.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using a sharp knife or scissors, cut through one side of two of your three rings.

Science Party DIY Hanging Atom Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Put two rings together so one of the rings is inside the other and hold in place with a small amount of hot glue.

Science Party DIY Hanging Atom Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Put the third ring together with the other two and secure it with a small amount of hot glue.

Science Party DIY Hanging Atom Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Wrap the three rings together, on both sides, with Baker’s Twine or Clear Stretchy Cording to secure. Blow up three small black balloons and tie balloons together. Hang balloons with string from the center of the atom.

Science Party DIY Hanging Atom Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Hang the atom above your table as a fun hanging centerpiece!

Want to see more science party ideas? Check out the entire Science-Themed Birthday Party along with the Atom & Cell Treat Recipe and Dropper Art Party Activity!

Science Party DIY Hanging Atom Centerpiece step 5

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