Top 10 Tips for Making Decorative Garden Art Balls
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- DIY Garden balls make an excellent garden art project for beginners. I'll give you some helpful tips to avoid common problems.
0:00 Getting started
0:15 Choose a base
0:43 Clean and sand surface
1:11 Paint (optional)
1:33 Adhesive
1:57 Flat bottom marbles
2:33 Fillers (optional)
2:56 Plan your design
3:10 Support
3:24 Work in small sections
4:23 Allow to dry
TUTORIAL➜ empressofdirt.net/gardenballs/
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If you need more info on creating decorative balls with flat-bottom marbles (glass gems) see: ➜ empressofdirt.net/gardenballs/
You can use any shape you want for the base. Round options include fish bowls, vases, lamp globes, or bowling balls.
Be sure your ball is grease-free and not too slippery before starting or the glue may not stick.
Please see the tutorial for complete instructions, safety ideas (always wear eye protection and gloves), recommended materials, and design ideas.
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Melissa
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I wish I had found your video years ago when I started my garden. Thank you for sharing.❤
Simply awesome. Clear, concise tutorial. No extra gab or chatter. Love it!
Thank you, Heidi.
Thank you! I hit Goodwill this a.m. & found a very large ceramic apple and a purple bowling ball 😄
Hey great! Have fun with your projects. :)
Nice video, you have a very nice voice. Thanks
Love this!
Thank you for very clear instructions. Easy to follow. I also saved it in case I forget. Beautiful ball. Am also following you on Pinterest.
This video was very helpful, thank you!
Excellent video, thank you
Thank you. I checked out the instructions online and they were very helpful. I can’t wait to get started. 😄
Awesome!
Very nice. Tks
thank you for sharing
Thank you
your instruction left no guessing.... thank you! will the silicone work with glass, and a bowling ball?
TYFS
Love the idea and great instruction. I've found however, that the inexpensive colored flat rocks tend to fade in the sunlight regardless of what type of finish used: clear coat, resin, etc. I have had success with using Pebeo Vitran (?) and baking the glass after painting. Thanks again for the video.
Yes, some have said even flat marbles can fade! I've not had the problem but there must be different ways of making them. Would need to test if a coating with U/V protection could help.
I took it one step further and used sanded grout in a grey colour to fill in the gaps...I've also done this with old Windows and have them in my garden makes it look like a stained glass window.
Your projects sound lovely. I love the grouted look too! I don't recommend grout for this beginner method because it won't adhere to any dried adhesive it comes into contact with.