This article will show you how to make decorative balls for bowl. These balls are easy to make and can be used in many different ways. Making decorative balls for bowls is a great way to add some pizzazz to your dishes. They also make for some pretty neat party decorating ideas. I’ve seen them at weddings, as centerpieces and as cute little bonuses for favors. There are so many ways that you can go about making these decorative balls. I found a few on Pinterest and thought that they looked very easy and straight-forward. So I wanted to share this idea with all of you! Here I will list out the different steps and give you some pictures of what the finished product should look like.
Instructions
-Soak the balloons in cold water for about an hour.
-Then, carefully take the balloon out of the water and stretch it to make it balloon again.
-Paint the outside to your desired color. There are tons of options here, so have fun with it! I’ve always loved using this type of paint that you can put on with a sponge applicator. It’s called DecoArt “Coral Reef” Acrylic Paint in Sapphire Blue.
-Stick a skewer through the middle of the balloon and use a rubber band to secure it tightly to itself.
-Cut off any excess skewer sticking out.
-Twist two matching balloons together, one inside the other, so they start turning into one long ball (this will be how you hold it while twisting).
-Tightly twist both balloons together around the skewer until you reach your desired length (I usually get mine about 5 feet long). Make sure not to twist too tightly or too loosely; just use gentle pressure.
-Place another skewer through both ends at once and secure them by wrapping around with string or ribbon. You can also just punch holes around the edges and tie them off with string or ribbon if you don’t want to use skewers like I did.
Materials and Tools
For this project, you will need:
-1/2 inch Ball Mold
-Foam Ball
-Paint or Glitter for decoration
-Hot glue gun and sticks
Step 1: Put two coats of paint or glitter on the outside of the foam ball. The more coats, the more glittery it will be.
Step 2: Cut a long strip of paper and form a loop with it. Wrap it around the ball so that it covers one side and has a tail hanging down the other side. Glue the tail to secure it in place. You want to do this over half way up the ball.
Step 3: Take another cut strip of paper and wrap it around the ball, but this time add a layer between each layer of paper. Make sure that you leave some space at top for your hand to get in there to insert your hand into when you are molding the balls together later on!
Step 4: Now start adding layers of paper until you have a nice round shape. Be sure to overlap your folds by about an inch or so to ensure that everything is sturdy enough for when we make our balls! You can also add some extra bits of paper around any cracks as well as use hot glue where needed for some extra stability before you go on!
Once finished, remove any excess pieces from inside as well as from outside if there are any bits sticking out from being too close to your loop. You can also
How to Make Decorative Balls for Bowls- Step One
First, take a Styrofoam ball and cover it in white glue.
Then, roll it around in some glitter.
Once you have done that, dip it into a container of water to remove the excess glitter.
Next, dip the ball into any paint you would like to use for your bowls then place it on top of a bowl that has been turned upside down. Let the ball dry before removing it from the bowl.
Next, cover the ball with Pearl Ex Powder to give it an extra shimmery look!
How to Make Decorative Balls for Bowls- Step Two
Once you have the dough all mixed up, it’s time to form it into little balls. You can use your fingers or a small cookie scoop. This step is super easy! The only thing that I would recommend is to make sure that you press down on the ball while you are making it so that the dough sticks together nicely.
All of these steps are crucial in making your final product look cute and floaty.
How to Make Decorative Balls for Bowls- Step Three
The first thing you want to do is grab a bowl and fill it with the desired amount of water. You want to make sure that there is enough water so that your ball will actually float on the surface.
This next part is optional, but you can also pour in some food coloring if you want your balls to be more colorful.
Next, cut up the styrofoam into small pieces and then drop them into the water. I used about one or two inches worth of styrofoam pieces for my bowl, but it really varies depending on how big your bowl is. The more foam pieces you use, the denser the ball will be when it’s finished.
Now it’s time to place your plastic wrap over the top of your bowl and press down tightly so that most of the air bubbles are out. This step may require a little bit of adjusting- just play around with it until most of the air bubbles are gone and then pull away from the edges slowly to keep any air from getting trapped inside again. Once you have reached this stage, it’s time for step four!
Step-by-step guide for materials and supplies
The first step is to gather your materials and supplies. This includes: a bowl, a long stick, and some string or ribbon of various colors.
The second step is to tie the string around the stick and cut it off so that you have about 4-5 inches on one end of the stick. Then place the open end into the bowl.
The third step is to put some glue onto the rim of the bowl and wrap it around until it covers about two thirds of your string.
The fourth step is to take another color of string and wrap it around in a spiral fashion (either clockwise or counterclockwise). It should be on top of and underneath your original string.
The fifth step is to cut off any excess strings on either side of your spiral pattern. The final product should look like this!
Finishing Touches
The balls are finished off when you add the little string. You can make it in whatever color you like. You’ll wrap the string around the ball about 10 times, then cut the string and tie it into a tight knot. This will secure the string to the ball and give it that final touch.
What is your favorite way to use decorative balls?
Conclusion
The decorative balls for bowls are the perfect way to bring a little bit of joy and beauty to your day! They are not only a fun craft to do with the kids, but a beautiful way to dress up any bowl you have in your kitchen. And once you know how to do it, it is a very quick and easy project that you can enjoy anytime you want.
So get your materials together and get ready!
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