I love those gorgeous spheres in bowl as center pieces.
There are so many different types it's amazing!!
But the major drawback is they are SUPER EXPENSIVE!
I found a ton of great different techniques to make gorgeous balls.
So let's get started!!
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Dried Bean Spheres
-Supplies Needed-
Styrofoam balls in various sizes
Hot glue gun w/ extra glue sticks
Dried beans (any type is suitable)
Start gluing beans in the center of the sphere working towards one end. Only hot glue an inch at a time, it will keep your glue from drying and from having a big mess.
Just keep gluing!
You're Done!!!
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Embroidery Floss Spheres
-Supplies Needed-
Embroidery Floss in various colors
Sugar & water (decopage medium or stiffy fabric stiffner works too)
Water balloons
Mix equal parts sugar and water until it makes a smooth paste.
Then let your floss soak in the paste for a few minutes.
Then just start wrapping the floss around the balloon until you get the desired look.
Allow your balloon to sit over night or at least a few hours to dry.
Then pop the balloon and your Done!!!
You can do this with various types of string or twine! So be creative! Just make sure the twine is soaking wet or it won't stay together. And to make sure you spheres stay spherical, try by hanging them up to dry.
Get creative!! Use whatever you have laying around!
I got all these great pictures and tutorials from these amazing blogs so check them out!
creekbedthreads & frugallifeproject
creekbedthreads & frugallifeproject
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There are a ton more ways to make awesome spheres so stay tuned!