| Author | Content |
luckygardnr
Hillsburgh, ON
(Zone 5a)
January 18, 2006
01:31 PM Post #1985116
| This is mine:
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mangomo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 18, 2006
01:44 PM Post #1985146
| wow, really looks cool and funky ! I Love it! |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
January 18, 2006
10:28 PM Post #1985999
| I have one in construction...I'll try to get a pic tomorrow |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
January 19, 2006
04:07 PM Post #1987212
| last yrs! 
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notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
January 19, 2006
04:08 PM Post #1987213
| more 
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notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
January 19, 2006
04:08 PM Post #1987216
| the last pic 
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luckygardnr
Hillsburgh, ON
(Zone 5a)
January 19, 2006
08:32 PM Post #1987712
| Notmartha, they are beautiful! Where did you get so many bowling balls? I'd like to fine more but not sure where to go. I've tried calling the bowling alleys, but no-one ever seems to answer.
Laurel |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
January 19, 2006
09:34 PM Post #1987830
| my dh went to the bowling alleys and got me 24 bballs last yr i still have a bunch in the basement-just havent felt like making anymore!
i was sick last winter and this was what i did to pass the time! |
2zeus
(Zone 7b)
January 19, 2006
10:54 PM Post #1988053
| How many jewels does it take to make one ball? |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
January 20, 2006
09:15 AM Post #1988554
| 6bags |
scooterbug
Tellico Plains , TN
(Zone 7a)
January 20, 2006
10:28 AM Post #1988692
| OMG dori,
what are you gonna do with all dem garden balls ?
Hugs, Shirley
I'm currently making some candle holders/burners using these half marbles. |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
January 20, 2006
11:11 AM Post #1988791
| i sold one and the rest go in my garden! :) |
Rddwolf
Flint, MI
(Zone 5a)
January 20, 2006
11:19 AM Post #1988810
| Here are mine at :
http://www.community.webshots.com/user/Rddwolf and click on Bowling balls |
luckygardnr
Hillsburgh, ON
(Zone 5a)
January 20, 2006
11:31 AM Post #1988829
| Sorry, Rddwolf, I tried 3 times to see your bowling balls, but it timed out twice, and this page cannot be displayed, once. I'll try again later.
Laurel |
Rddwolf
Flint, MI
(Zone 5a)
January 20, 2006
11:43 AM Post #1988858
| ok folks try this-http://community.webshots.com/user/rddwolf then choose bb's |
scooterbug
Tellico Plains , TN
(Zone 7a)
January 20, 2006
12:20 PM Post #1988914
| Thanks for sharing. I like the embellishments ;-) |
luckygardnr
Hillsburgh, ON
(Zone 5a)
January 20, 2006
02:41 PM Post #1989103
| I tried your newest link but I get this message: No albums are available for public display.
Laurel |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
January 20, 2006
02:48 PM Post #1989111
| i think webshots are doing work on the site |
luckygardnr
Hillsburgh, ON
(Zone 5a)
January 20, 2006
09:26 PM Post #1989906
| Rddwolf, I finally was able to view your bowling balls! They're wonderful! Very colourful! I gotta get me some more bowling balls!
Laurel |
Rddwolf
Flint, MI
(Zone 5a)
January 22, 2006
03:30 PM Post #1993636
| Oh I'm so happy you got to see them! I was having fits when Dori told me she couldn't get them to come up so I checked with webshots and they have been working on them and said not to worry. Yeah THEY can say that! LOL
Thank You and I love them too and try to come up with different ideas. None are wrong that's for sure!
Arliene
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
January 22, 2006
06:44 PM Post #1993961
| All of the bowling balls are georgeous! I have got to make me one of those!! I don't even have a ordinary gazing ball in my garden. Thanks everyone for sharing your talent, they are beauties. |
artjean
Middletown, NY
(Zone 5b)
January 26, 2006
10:48 AM Post #2001634
| These are amazing looking! Do you go to the bowling alley and get the older, beat up bowling ball? How much do they cost? |
Rddwolf
Flint, MI
(Zone 5a)
January 28, 2006
09:25 AM Post #2006094
| I go to lots of yard sales and thrift shops and once I even put an ad in the paper when I lived up north and one lady brought me 5. They cosst different amounts. If you bowl regularly and know the people who run bowling leey, they might give you chipped ones they throw away. I was never that lucky to find them there though. Good luck!
Arliene |
rose318
Houston, TX
February 19, 2006
04:19 PM Post #2056366
| What type of adhesive do you use on the bowling balls to apply glass beads and other objects?
TIA
Patti |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
February 19, 2006
05:01 PM Post #2056439
| i use the clear silicone |
rose318
Houston, TX
February 19, 2006
05:29 PM Post #2056511
| Thank you.
Patti |
Walnut23
Avon, NY
(Zone 5b)
February 22, 2006
06:20 PM Post #2064064
| Hi everyone...I am new to Dave's forums , and still learning my way around.This post cought my eye.Love all your bowling balls. So creative!! I would have never thought to use some of the objects that went into making your BB's. Just love them. I have made a few using stained glass and only have a picture of one of them. But you all have given me some great ideas. Thanks
Walnut
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 22, 2006
08:11 PM Post #2064324
| Great artwork on the ball Walnut! I haven't tried one yet, but it won't be long after I find a bowling ball. I have been looking, but evidentally not at the right place.
And Welcome to Dave's!! |
rose318
Houston, TX
February 22, 2006
08:32 PM Post #2064363
| ~~~~~~~Waving Hi and welcome to Dave's Garden Walnut. Your bowling ball is beautiful Great job.
Patti |
luckygardnr
Hillsburgh, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 22, 2006
08:39 PM Post #2064383
| Very nicely done, Walnut. I love it! And welcome to the forums!
Laurel |
2zeus
(Zone 7b)
February 23, 2006
01:25 AM Post #2065021
| That's beautiful, and I love those colours together! |
Walnut23
Avon, NY
(Zone 5b)
February 23, 2006
08:51 AM Post #2065383
| Thanks for the warm welcome and the nice compliments on my ball.
For those of you looking for bowling balls, don't forget to ask/mention it to friends and people you work with. You'll be surprised how many you can get. I ended up with about 12 balls from people just cleaning out their attics.
Walnut |
scooterbug
Tellico Plains , TN
(Zone 7a)
February 23, 2006
11:35 AM Post #2065712
| Welcom to the Forum Walnut.
I love your Garden Ball, your color choices are wonderful and very soothing to look upon.
Shirley |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
February 23, 2006
12:04 PM Post #2065759
| welcome walnut its a great site-my favorite!
can i ask what you use as adhesive? |
Walnut23
Avon, NY
(Zone 5b)
February 24, 2006
11:20 AM Post #2067756
| Notmartha
I think I used a clear liquid nails adhesive for outdoor use..I made it a year ago and I can't remember for sure.
Thanks again for the welcomes..I'm very excited to be here. Lots of inspiration going on here! I am enjoying looking at everyones projects.They are all so nice. I think I better get busy! I have some projects that I started and put aside and just haven't made the time to get back to them. This forum will definitly get me motivated.
Elaine |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY
(Zone 6a)
February 25, 2006
05:33 AM Post #2069917
| Welcome to Dave's. It is a most friendly place for gardeners and craftpersons.
Everyone looks like they did excellent work. I need to see if I can find a couple of free bowling balls. One idea I have seen is paint only the top half like a big lady bug and bury the ball in your garden. I really want to do this, now I just need to go to a bowling alley. |
Rddwolf
Flint, MI
(Zone 5a)
February 25, 2006
09:06 PM Post #2071693
| Walnut, beautiful ball!! I haven't tried working with broken or stained glass yet but I'm going to after seeing yours. |
desert_witch
Lucerne Valley, CA
(Zone 8a)
February 27, 2006
12:34 PM Post #2075204
| Wow! These are all so beautiful! I just love thisidea, and can't wait to find some balls!--uh-er-bowling balls. For those of you who have sold/sell them, how much do you get for them (I just found out I no longer have a job..) I'm thinking of getting back to my stained glass and mosaic stepping stones (On a much smaller scale than my Studio was) and making a little roadside stand. These would be a great addition! (If I could bear to sell them instead of scatter them 'round my own gardens!!!) |
notmartha
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
February 27, 2006
12:58 PM Post #2075242
| i sold one for 20.00 |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY
(Zone 6a)
February 27, 2006
01:01 PM Post #2075249
| I'm in luck hopefully. I am taking a youth group bowling on March 10th. I am asking the management if they have any older ones they need to dispose of. |
AFDolly
Glennie, MI
(Zone 5a)
February 27, 2006
06:49 PM Post #2075899
| I get all my bowling balls from St Vincent De Paul stores. I pay 2 dollars apiece.Last time I went to the Amish feed store in Mio, I stopped at the Amish hardware and found they had the large plastic ornaments,picked up 2 silver and 2 gold for 3.99 each. Going to see what I can do with them real soon.
I have been to craft shows in the area and a finished ball is going for 35 to 75 dollars. I just do them for myself and friends. Aleta |
Rddwolf
Flint, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 01, 2006
11:24 AM Post #2079340
| I too have only given mine away so far but I have about 50 balls in my garage to "make" and hope to sell-30-35dollars each for Easter and Mother's Day.
Good luck to all!!
Arliene |
glasslady55
Otego, NY
April 26, 2006
01:28 PM Post #2223589
| I've seen pics of these bowling balls and want to try to make one with all my scrap stained glass. So I just glue the pieces on with liquid nails and grout it? I want to use it outside, is there a sealer I should use? Thank you in advance for any help! |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
May 15, 2006
10:28 PM Post #2284022
| I pulled out of the driveway this morning and noticed trash out in front of my neighbors house. Sitting on the seat of a old chair was a bright electric red "undrilled" bowling ball...yeah I stopped and scooped up that puppy. I just walked over to my side flower bed and dropped it there. I am sure she probably saw it and wonders why I saved it. LOL! |
pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
May 30, 2006
05:24 PM Post #2332700
| Sheila...
Lucky you!!! What a find...I'm sure it looks great in your flower bed.
Brenda~
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queenbeez
Saint Paul, MN
(Zone 4a)
June 01, 2006
10:53 PM Post #2342207
| hello everybody i love gazing balls and these bowling ball garden decorations are awsome,just gotta find me a bowling ball(gonna hit some goodwill's this weekend).well i have a question is there anything else you could use besides a bowling ball?this is probaly dumb but i was thinking a styrofoam ball or something?gazing balls are expensive,i did use one of my gazing balls for my first try.turned out ok just real hard for me to picture a design and then do it on the ball.i will post a pic later.thanks alot ,Nina |
scooterbug
Tellico Plains , TN
(Zone 7a)
June 01, 2006
11:20 PM Post #2342312
| Any solid orb should do , just make sure you use the correct adhesive.
Styrofoam will melt with the wrong glue/adhesive.
If your project will be outdoors it should also be weather proof adhesive.
If you grout seal it well. .
I have seen the large and cheap plastic Christmas ball ornaments used , the ones you would hang on a tree in the front yard for the Holidays.
Groupings of different size garden balls makes a good display.
Remember ... TAKE PICTURES ! lol
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queenbeez
Saint Paul, MN
(Zone 4a)
June 02, 2006
12:55 AM Post #2342569
| coolthanks alot,i'll see what i can come up with. |
got2Bgreen
Coast range of, OR
(Zone 8b)
June 03, 2006
07:39 AM Post #2347013
| The summer 2006 edition of DIG magazine had a really cool idea for bowling balls. Is it ok to post it here? |
SandiTX
McKinney, TX
(Zone 7b)
June 03, 2006
11:14 AM Post #2347555
| Sure. Post away. |
pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
June 06, 2006
12:02 PM Post #2358415
| can't wait...I have some bowling balls and love to see what can be done with them. |
got2Bgreen
Coast range of, OR
(Zone 8b)
June 09, 2006
01:41 AM Post #2369519
| I've misplaced the magazine - still looking for it... |
ericalynne
Windham, NY
(Zone 4b)
June 09, 2006
09:03 AM Post #2369956
| what an awesome idea. i don't usually like garden art but these are great. you guys are really talented. |
ArbaStar
Snow Hill, NC
(Zone 8a)
June 10, 2006
02:06 PM Post #2374857
| Here's mine - I call it a "Garden Galaxy Sphere" 
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 10, 2006
02:42 PM Post #2374963
| Love your sphere!! Very one of a kind. Course everything in here is one of a kind. LOL |
ilovejesus99
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9b)
June 20, 2006
07:03 AM Post #2411449
| Call your local bowling alley and see if the have any balls they are throwing away. And if they would take your number if they found some.
Run an add in the paper "looking for free bowling balls, or that you
will donate 2 dollars per ball to the local foodbank for each one. Or what ever good cause for up to (your limit) on the amount of balls you want.
Or offer it to a scool class for a pizza party if they will let you.
You may want to get a note from parent saying it is ok for their kid to bring the ball. And set a limit, because 2 balls versesa pizza party, I would do it. Well if they tried hard..
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Luv2Craft
Glen, MS
June 27, 2006
05:49 PM Post #2440558
| Love all of them. I have made one, but don't know how to post pics here yet.
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scooterbug
Tellico Plains , TN
(Zone 7a)
June 28, 2006
12:34 AM Post #2442020
| eazy-peazy
just write something in the box and click the browse button. You can get pics right off your PC.
' Preview' first before you hit the send button , to make sure you got the right picture.
Nice seein ya here ;-)
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Luv2Craft
Glen, MS
June 28, 2006
03:23 PM Post #2444014
| Thanks for the info Scoot.
Here is the first bb I did.
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Luv2Craft
Glen, MS
June 28, 2006
03:25 PM Post #2444021
| Ok ...now here is the back side of it.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 28, 2006
04:51 PM Post #2444349
| Very neat!! I felt like i had eyes looking at me in your first photo. Almost gave me the chills!! LOL |
lincolnitess
Lincoln, NE
(Zone 5b)
July 16, 2006
01:43 PM Post #2512222
| Here is my first and only mosaic project. I did it a couple winters ago. I also have an old bird bath base that I want to cover with mosaic to hold it. Hopefully that will be a project I get around to this winter.
susan
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Herpst
Tacoma, WA
(Zone 8b)
July 18, 2006
11:19 AM Post #2519234
| Beautiful! I love the blue grout! |
maparker
Burlington, IA
(Zone 5a)
September 13, 2006
11:34 AM Post #2718984
| Hello!
I just found this forum. I do stained glass & warm glass also, with a little mosiacs. This is my first bowling ball I made last year. It was fun, although it took a little longer than I though it would. Maybe this winter I will get another going. I have two balls just sitting there waiting for me to use them.
Lori
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pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
September 16, 2006
10:16 PM Post #2731006
| Lori,
Love your fish! That turned out beautiful! You will have to post pics of the next two. What did you do about the finger holes? and what kind of adhesive did you use?
Brenda~ |
maparker
Burlington, IA
(Zone 5a)
September 19, 2006
12:23 PM Post #2739209
| Brenda,
I used wood putty to fill the finger holes and all I remember about the adhesive was it was clear silicone from Menard's or Lowe's.
Maybe the next one I will do bugs.. they are too much fun. Or maybe some sort of mixed flowers. I did see a picture once of a mosiac piece that was built on a Manequin and that was very cool, flowers and designs everywhere. If I remember right , very 60's.
Lori |
adina72
Pennellville, NY
(Zone 5a)
October 24, 2006
01:35 PM Post #2846015
| What beautiful BBs everyone. I have one that is a work in progress...thanks for the push to get me working on it again. Will post, if it ever gets finished. :) |
ginger749
Gold Coast
Australia
November 25, 2006
02:03 AM Post #2942394
| Wow ! Thats different.
I like it. |
adina72
Pennellville, NY
(Zone 5a)
March 20, 2007
06:16 AM Post #3301332
| Just wanted to share my red mirrored ball that I completed over the winter. I can't wait to put it out in the garden. I plan on putting with my hostas on a black wrought iron lamp base. 
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Depsi
Orofino, ID
(Zone 6a)
March 20, 2007
12:37 PM Post #3302464
| All of these posts have been absolutely gorgeous...on my way grocery shopping today I stopped into our little bowling alley & spoke to the owner who told me he had just thrown 3 out last week (UHHHGGGG) but will round me up some at no charge!!! Wonderful!!!!! Now if I could just find a bartender who would keep colored bottles for me...thanks for all the inspiration...Deb |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 20, 2007
05:12 PM Post #3303491
| Love the red ball!!! |
sharon46
Incirlik
Turkey
August 02, 2007
08:16 AM Post #3808774
| Hello Everyone,
I am stationed in Turkey and just found this fantastic website. Your photos and how-to tips are really appreciated as this is my first bowling ball. Thank you! |
Sofonisba
Putnam County, NY
(Zone 6a)
August 02, 2007
01:23 PM Post #3809894
| Have fun Sharon! |
sharon46
Incirlik
Turkey
August 05, 2007
12:54 AM Post #3819084
| Has anyone tried hot glue on a bowling ball? I'm stationed in Turkey and specific glues are hard to come by. Thank you, Sharon |
jasmerr
Merrimac, WI
(Zone 4b)
August 05, 2007
09:18 AM Post #3819644
| I used "Liquid Nails" on mine. |
Luv2Craft
Glen, MS
August 08, 2007
11:12 PM Post #3835153
| Here is another one.
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Luv2Craft
Glen, MS
August 08, 2007
11:16 PM Post #3835168
| One more.
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pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
August 09, 2007
10:58 AM Post #3836144
| luv2craft...did you silver leaf the first ball before you put the gems on it?
They look nice. |
Luv2Craft
Glen, MS
August 09, 2007
10:06 PM Post #3838555
| Thanks. I used a silver tape on the top one before I glued the marbles on it. I can't remember the name of the tape, but I bought it at Lowes. It might be called something like alum. flashing tape.
Jen
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cathy4
St. Louis County, MO
(Zone 5a)
August 30, 2007
10:05 PM Post #3920009
| My neighbor has plain balls in her gardens. I'm going over to get the ones I gave her back! I showed my husband and he said, OH NO! He knows where this is headed...haha. I did an old table top with colored buttons and glue. BBs, here I come! |
kakiana
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
August 31, 2007
11:06 AM Post #3921657
| yep, i musta just crawled right out form under a rock.i've never heard of/thought of this and i am blown away!...great job...great idea...i can just imagine my garden next year~~~maybe i'll just make an ORB garden...only ORBS!!!..again, thanks for sharing your talents! |
scooterbug
Tellico Plains , TN
(Zone 7a)
September 06, 2007
06:08 PM Post #3944932
| L2C , I like that 2nd from the last you posted. Very soothing colors ;-)) |
Louellamarie
Madison, WI
September 13, 2007
09:03 PM Post #3972598
| Hello, I am new, actually this is my very first day here, I would love for someone to see my bowling ball!! I haven't shown anyone yet and would love to hear what you think about it. I do not know how to put it here but you can view it at http://www.flickr.com/photos/louella_marie . Please have a looksee . Thanks Louella |
Louellamarie
Madison, WI
September 13, 2007
09:37 PM Post #3972765
| I'd like to comment about the price of mosaiced bowling balls. There is a stained glass store here in Madison which sells mosaiced bowling balls and there general price is 80 dollors, maybe a little less for some, maybe a little more for others. For me, right now I am just enjoying learning to mosaic and I just absolutely LOVE doing them, and have become addicted! lol But, thought you would like to know what they sell for here in Madison. Louella
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cathy4
St. Louis County, MO
(Zone 5a)
September 13, 2007
10:11 PM Post #3972915
| Louella, your bowling ball is beautiful, you have a real gift! If I had money, i'd pay $80 for it, easily!
Cathy |
Moby
Lincoln, NE
(Zone 5b)
September 13, 2007
11:57 PM Post #3973322
| Wow, you put a lot of work into that ball ~ it's fantastic. Worth 80, at the very least. |
Louellamarie
Madison, WI
September 14, 2007
02:59 AM Post #3973531
| Oh , thanks for thinking so! The real worth is in how much you enjoy it though right? I did put some work in on that one. I just called up the bowling alley and asked of they had any old balls around and he said sure come on down and when I got there I said well how much do youwant for them and he said, oh, just take them offa my hands lady so's I don't haveta get ridda dem my ownself! So, thats how I got my first two bowling balls. One of these days, I will do the other one. Louella |
Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
September 14, 2007
06:30 AM Post #3973652
| Absolutely fantastic job on your bowling ball, and well worth the $80.00!!
Love it, and it could come reside in my garden any time.
Do you have the address of the store that sells these in Madison?
Maxine |
kakiana
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
September 14, 2007
02:45 PM Post #3975262
| that is FANTASTIC!!!!...could it be for sale? |
Louellamarie
Madison, WI
September 15, 2007
02:45 AM Post #3977178
| The name of the stained glass store in Madison Wisconsin in the Vinery inc. 4317 W. Beltline Hwy I love that place and am planning to take some classes there starting in November.. As for selling my ball, it is my first one and do not think I will sell it, although I will be making more in the future. Anyways, can you see the price to ship a heavy item like that? lol thank you so much for the inquiry. Louella looking forward to seeing more balls here! |
Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
September 15, 2007
06:17 AM Post #3977306
| Louella, that beltline you are talking about must be hwy 151 that goes off of I 90?
Thanks for the info. When and if I get towards Madison, will try and stop and look. My poor eyes.
Am I correct in thinking that you used stained glass instead of ceramic tile to cover you bowling ball?
I purchased two large sacks of very small ceramic tiles thinking to use them on stepping stones, but think I have changed my mind. Got the ceramic tiles at a garage sale. What people don't get rid of!!
Maxine |
kakiana
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
September 15, 2007
08:34 AM Post #3977495
| wow! check this place out!
http://www.vineryglass.com/ |
Louellamarie
Madison, WI
September 16, 2007
01:20 AM Post #3980471
| Yes Maxine, it is small, many, many small cut pieces of stained glass. If your pieces are too large they will not lie flat on the ball and will rock. Right now I am working on a purple Iris on a step stool but after that is finished I am going to get out that other ball and make another one. Its all so fun, plus now with winter coming on, my garden will be put to rest, and I will have more time to MOSAIC! Louella |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
July 23, 2008
10:44 PM Post #5310272
| I just found this thread, and thought I would share my bowling ball with everyone. The base is 2 6 inch terra cotta pots, glued together, the spray painted silver, like the bowling ball, and some half marbles glued on.
Thanks for looking.
Linda Kay
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kimarj
(Kim) Philadelphi, PA
(Zone 6a)
July 24, 2008
02:56 AM Post #5310922
| Very cool!!I love how you made a matching base...mind if I copycat?? : ) |
planolinda
Plano, TX
July 24, 2008
09:37 AM Post #5311629
| i went back to the first pic on this thread and noticed how the bowling ball is held up on a rod--i like that look too--i imagine the rod goes into one of the finger holes |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
July 25, 2008
08:00 AM Post #5316945
| I don't mind if you copy cat all. Please feel free to copy anything I post.
Linda Kay |
planolinda
Plano, TX
July 25, 2008
03:28 PM Post #5318840
| ihope everyone here feels that way linda cuz i am doing a lot of copy catting!! |
ybdriver38
Leighton, AL
November 12, 2008
08:18 AM Post #5781619
| WHAT KIND OF GLUE DID YOU USE TO GLUES THE HALF MARBLES? ALSO DID YOU PLUG THE HOLES IF SO WITH WHAT? |
Moby
Lincoln, NE
(Zone 5b)
November 12, 2008
04:42 PM Post #5783394
| I used clear silicone caulk as an adhesive and to fill the holes.
It's easier to read messages if you if you avoid using ALL CAPS. :) |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 13, 2008
09:26 PM Post #5788224
| I used GE clear silicone caulk also on the few that I've made. I plugged the holes with aluminum foil scrunched up and stuffed it in there with a screwdriver, then put silicone on top of that . You can probably use grout to fill it in, or cement too, for that matter. Just make sure they are dry.
I want to try a mosaic too as soon as I learn how to cut the pieces into squares.
Here is one that I like with marbles, glass flowers from the dollar store and I did not grout this one.
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jcoats123
Payson, AZ
(Zone 7a)
April 14, 2009
12:42 AM Post #6407209
| Here is mine,
JoAnne
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Depsi
Orofino, ID
(Zone 6a)
April 15, 2009
12:57 PM Post #6414179
| I can just imagine it dazzling in the sunlight...Beautiful...Deb |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
April 16, 2009
09:41 PM Post #6421308
| VERY pretty, JoAnne!!! Love all the colors! |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
April 21, 2009
04:48 PM Post #6443719
| Joanne, that came out great!
A. |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
April 22, 2009
05:43 PM Post #6449024
| I love it with the stained glass. So pretty for the garden. |
vickielh
Phoenix, AZ
May 07, 2009
03:07 PM Post #6518058
| I love all the bowling balls I've seen. I have one that cracked and has the finger holes in it . What do you use to fill the finger holes? Seeing the different one I want to make one |
pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
May 07, 2009
03:57 PM Post #6518235
| Have finally got started on one. I have drilled it so I can use it as bubbler in a fountain. I have to finish the mosaic part and grout it. I ran the tubing through it yesterday to make sure it would work. The pump is just the perfect strength to bubble the water out. I am hoping to finish it this weekend. I will post pics when it is finished. |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 03, 2009
01:17 AM Post #6634662
| Finally got my first one done. I left too much space between the pieces of glass, I think. But I guess for a first attempt (both at mosaic and decorating a bowling ball) it turned out okay. I'm already working on getting more bowling balls to decorate. :) 
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Moby
Lincoln, NE
(Zone 5b)
June 03, 2009
11:19 AM Post #6636020
| I think it looks really nice! |
somersetsue
Portland, OR
(Zone 8b)
June 03, 2009
01:51 PM Post #6636731
| Hey 1pony...I don't think you have too big of spaces between the glass...I think its beautiful!!!! looking forward to see more of your BB's !!! |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 03, 2009
01:59 PM Post #6636769
| Thank you! I guess we're always our own worst critics, eh? :) |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
June 03, 2009
02:02 PM Post #6636784
| I really like that! |
planolinda
Plano, TX
June 03, 2009
05:53 PM Post #6637823
| i like that a lot--the dark red and deep grey looks so nice together--
yes we are our own worst critics--only once i get done with anything i decide it looks great! but while i work on it all i can see are flaws in my work |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 03, 2009
06:50 PM Post #6638105
| Thanks, everybody. I appreciate the compliments. :) |
greenwood46
Port Charlotte, FL
June 09, 2009
10:18 AM Post #6663135
| I finally was able to find a bowling ball to start my decorating. Now I have
a question. Do you start at the top of the ball and work your way down or do you start in the middle so that you have a straight line to work from? |
irisloverdee
Lebanon, OR
June 15, 2009
10:44 AM Post #6690032
| Dori
I wish I could get two balls, here no one seems to be parting with them, went to BA and garage sales you name it...nothing for 2 years.
I love them all
D |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
June 15, 2009
10:46 AM Post #6690041
| iris
I went to bowling alley - gave me 4
offer to make one for the 'alley' |
starshi
Demotte, IN
(Zone 5a)
June 15, 2009
11:21 AM Post #6690227
| I am hooked on making my own bb art now that I read this whole thread and looked at everyone's BB. I'm calling my local bowling alleys and asking the resale and thrift store know that I will buy their bb to save them for me. Such talent gardeners have. Thank you all so much for the lessons I have learned from all of you. |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 15, 2009
03:06 PM Post #6691368
| If you have trouble finding BBs at thrift stores or yard sales, check and see if there's a Freecycle group in your area: http://www.freecycle.org/
I recently posted a "wanted" for old bowling balls, and got 6 of them in just a couple of days. :) |
Momademedoit
Hamilton, OH
June 30, 2009
06:14 PM Post #6760364
| Hi all I am new. But I have been doing bb's for awhile now. All of yours look really great.
Thought I would show a couple of mine. Get some feed back, I would gladly appreciate it.
Thanks
Oh by the way as my sign on name says...MY MOM MADE ME DO IT she is involved to and I am sure enjoying having her help me.
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Momademedoit
Hamilton, OH
June 30, 2009
06:15 PM Post #6760372
| Here is another one 
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planolinda
Plano, TX
June 30, 2009
07:34 PM Post #6760620
| wow! very iimpressive! first one looks like a good one for the upcoming weekend! i like the second one too and what a nice pedestal |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
June 30, 2009
08:07 PM Post #6760722
| The second one looks like a bit of confection!
I like the unusual take on color and I also like very much the patriotic piece |
Momademedoit
Hamilton, OH
July 01, 2009
03:16 AM Post #6762304
| Thank you for the comments it really helps. I have only been doing these for about 3 months now. I am hoping that they will sell and I can keep doing these.I have blossomed in to the stepping stone area as well. Here is my latest creation in that area. Altho I can't seem to keep the mirror from looking wet behind it. May have used the wrong adhesive to apply it, so I could use a sugestion in that area.
Judith
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pfllh
Prattville, AL
July 05, 2009
09:32 PM Post #6782474
| Question?????? I bought a nice "marbeled glass" bowling ball and was told it could stay in the garden. Afraid not. The glass pieces started falling off with the weather. I now have a bowling ball with white gunk and not one piece of glass left on it. How do you weatherize the decorated balls? I live in central Alabama. We have hot humid summers and can have freezes in the winter. What do I look for or ask if I purchase another one of these? Thank you Lynn |
Momademedoit
Hamilton, OH
July 05, 2009
09:42 PM Post #6782518
| Lynn,
All of the Bb's I have done with a waterproof adhesive. then Grouted with a nonsanded grout, sealed with a indoor/outdoor grout sealer. The trick is sealing it make sure it gets at least 3 coats. During the winter cold spell bring it in this promotes the life. If the ball you purchased was not grouted the problem was the adhesive, it was not a waterproof adhesive.
There is a quick fix for yours get Dap 3.0 construction adhesive this is waterproof you can then glue the beads back on, only first scrap or use a paint stripper to remove old adhesive. Make sure you clean ball with soap and water dry it good and the have fun glueing Hope this helps
Judith |
pfllh
Prattville, AL
July 05, 2009
10:11 PM Post #6782634
| Thank you Judith. One problem, I don't want to mess with the project. For what I paid, it should have lasted more than a few months. I would like to get some for the different flower beds and walkways, but needed to know what to check for so I don't end up with another sick looking bowling ball with the glass laying all around it. Also, does anyone have a store that makes them correctly and sells them? Thanks for your help. Lynn |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
July 06, 2009
08:19 PM Post #6786530
| Lynn
I know this isn't what you are looking for but I just thought I'd tell you about what I did that worked well in the garden. I got two bowling balls (free) from a bowling alley ---(a hideous neon orange --eech) then I painted one with a bright shiny silver (rustoleum) paint (a few coats) (I should have sealed it but I didn't). It sparkles and shines like a big mirror. Looks good. No work. I did the same to the other but with bright shiny copper colored paint. I did these two with the idea of gluing on tempered glass (and still will) but both balls looked great with the metallic paint. I just set each in the crook of two big trees and they look really great. Not glass covered but sparkly! |
flamingonut
New Milford, NJ
July 07, 2009
03:31 PM Post #6789660
| I always thought the bb's were indestructible, but low and behold, they do crack. Deep down I thought I should bring it inside over the winter but never bothered. Total idiot! Well, at least I have 2 more bb's that I should get started and will remember to bring in (I hope). 
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pfllh
Prattville, AL
July 07, 2009
03:55 PM Post #6789730
| I just have a lot to take care of as my husband was in the hospital for 10 weeks and then passed away in May. Lots of paperwork. The government has a form fo everything and when it's done they want more forms done. Doing anything I would like to do is on the back burner right now. Would be nice to find some finished the way they're supposed to be done for my gardens and would let them hibernate for the winter as we do have some freezes. I come here to take my mind off things for a little bit. I appreciate all the info to know what to ask. I think she just glued the glass pieces and that was it. Sure was pretty while I had it!!!! Thanks Lynn |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
July 07, 2009
06:11 PM Post #6790282
| Lynn...Just like you say...put it on the back burner..been in your shoes before...it does get better...Hugs Jo |
pfllh
Prattville, AL
July 07, 2009
08:46 PM Post #6790920
| One step at a time Jo, one step at a time. Lynn |
shaymosaic
Utica, MI
July 08, 2009
08:14 PM Post #6795310
| here is a pic of my 1st bowling gazing ball~made in 2002. I have since made 7 more~I gave those all away, but kept my original it is a little weathered~but still pretty. 
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linda787
Tea, SD
August 30, 2009
01:38 PM Post #7004977
| Do you paint the bowling balls before you glue on the jewels? |
Moby
Lincoln, NE
(Zone 5b)
August 30, 2009
07:03 PM Post #7005979
| I usually do, but I saved this nice red ball for that 'special' project. It's at the bottom of the pic. 
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linda787
Tea, SD
September 02, 2009
09:43 PM Post #7019229
| This is a picture of a bowling ball I covered with stained glass. 
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the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
September 02, 2009
10:21 PM Post #7019398
| That's really pretty, Linda787! |
kimarj
(Kim) Philadelphi, PA
(Zone 6a)
September 03, 2009
05:01 PM Post #7022276
| Gorgeous!! |
Mazda1994
Oklahoma City, OK
September 04, 2009
09:51 AM Post #7024852
| I love that, Linda! |
lucanwatkins
Dallas, TX
September 09, 2009
02:21 PM Post #7044721
| Just finished and headed for the garden. 
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the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
September 09, 2009
02:31 PM Post #7044744
| Those are awesome. I love all the bright colors. :) |
kimarj
(Kim) Philadelphi, PA
(Zone 6a)
September 09, 2009
04:38 PM Post #7045037
| oooo la la!!! |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
September 09, 2009
06:26 PM Post #7045345
| Love them all! What great talent we have on DG! Jo |
somersetsue
Portland, OR
(Zone 8b)
September 11, 2009
12:37 AM Post #7050244
| Beautiful !!!!!! they are all so beautiful !!!! thank you for those picts !!! |
Worm0703
Terre Haute, IN
September 28, 2009
04:44 PM Post #7113757
| I love to look at all these bowling balls and see all the things that can be done with them. I look at bowling balls in a totally different way. I have bowled for many years, probabaly since i was 5 or 6 years old. I giggle at the comments about where to find bb's to use when I have probably 30 at my house! LOL. My husband bowls also. Maybe I will steal one of his old ones that he doesnt use and try out this project.
Also, I'm not suprised that some didnt hold up with the weather. Extreme heat and cold will make the bb itself crack all the way around. I left my favorite bb in the car one summer cause I was too lazy to bring it in and it literaly "exploded" in half. I get sad just to think about that...LOL. I would def. reccomend that they be brought in in the winter and possbily not in the direct sun in the summer. Just my opinion. |
tanyagrub
Peshtigo, WI
November 04, 2009
01:59 AM Post #7239704
| i have never done a bowling ball before but here is a pic of a bird bath i made 
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Moby
Lincoln, NE
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
10:49 AM Post #7240332
| That pretty and nicely done! |
somersetsue
Portland, OR
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
04:08 PM Post #7241464
| I like it...can't wait to see you do a BB !!! |
tanyagrub
Peshtigo, WI
November 04, 2009
10:12 PM Post #7242631
| i also made tables to match 
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JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
November 04, 2009
10:30 PM Post #7242689
| Those are really nice! |
somersetsue
Portland, OR
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
01:49 AM Post #7249598
| I like those too !! |
kudzukrafts
Woodstock, GA
November 14, 2009
06:58 PM Post #7274391
| I am a veteran of stained glass but new to mosaics, what do you use to color the grout on these projects. Working on a terra cotta stepping stone and want the grout to match the stone. How do I do that?
Kat |
lucanwatkins
Dallas, TX
November 17, 2009
01:18 AM Post #7281467
| I recently added black acrylic paint to darken my gray grout to black, and it worked! |
