DIY Star Wars™ Glowing Lightsaber Centerpieces

2 min read September 13, 2026 Tonya Coleman
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Looking for Star Wars party ideas? Check out these cool DIY Star Wars DIY Glowing Light Saber Centerpieces using a few simple crafting supplies.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Wrap the bottom of two Bud Vases with Chrome Duck Tape® Brand Duct Tape.

DIY Star Wars™ Glowing Lightsaber Centerpieces step 1
Step
2

Using the Chalkboard Washi Tape and 1/4″ Black Washi Tape create black lines around the silver tape.

DIY Star Wars™ Glowing Lightsaber Centerpieces step 2
Step
3

To make the Dark Side Light Saber, turn on one of the Red LED Lights and place it into the bottom of the Bud Vase. Continue to fill the vase to the top with Red Acrylic Ice. To make the Jedi Light Saber, turn on one of the Turquoise LED Lights and place it into the bottom of the Bud Vase. Continue to fill the vase to the top with Blue Acrylic Ice.

DIY Star Wars™ Glowing Lightsaber Centerpieces step 3 part 1
DIY Star Wars™ Glowing Lightsaber Centerpieces step 3 part 2
Step
4

Finish by sticking a clear or colored Self-Adhesive Jewel to the front of the finished lightsaber decoration.

DIY Star Wars™ Glowing Lightsaber Centerpieces step 4
Step
5

NOTE: These lights will last approximately 18 hours so you can make these the morning of your party!

These glowing lightsaber centerpiece decorations will make such a cool addition to your Star Wars party. Check out how I displayed these Star Wars Light Saber Centerpieces on a party table in my Star Wars Party HERE.

Looking for more Star Wars Party ideas? Check out my Yoda Soda Recipe and Star Wars Stormtropper Cupcakes.

DIY Star Wars™ Glowing Lightsaber Centerpieces step 5

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