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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
05:57 PM Post #6075817
| These are the latest pleasures I've had changing bowling balls into gazing balls. 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
06:00 PM Post #6075833
| North Carolina State Ball 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
06:01 PM Post #6075844
| North Carolina Tar Heels Ball 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
06:03 PM Post #6075849
| Stained Glass Ball 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
06:04 PM Post #6075854
| Button Ball 
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pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
10:01 PM Post #6076760
| Love them all!!! |
kimarj
(Kim) Philadelphi, PA
(Zone 6a)
January 31, 2009
11:06 PM Post #6077027
| You go girl!!!! They are all beauties...you can roll the buttoned one my way ; } |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
11:24 PM Post #6077082
| Thank you both, I really do enjoy keeping my hands busy. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
January 31, 2009
11:31 PM Post #6077102
| Faye, your BB's are so pretty. I wish I had all those buttons my mom had left over after making button dolls, I definitely would have a button ball. At least I have more ideas to use when I get back to doing the ones I have. Have a few football fans that would like one for their team. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 31, 2009
11:49 PM Post #6077152
| Pegi, the team balls are fun and easy to make. Hope you will enjoy doing it. |
somersetsue
Portland, OR
(Zone 8b)
February 01, 2009
02:35 AM Post #6077518
| dahtzu...thanks for sharing all those wonderful BB's. I like each and every one of them... |
denimangle1
Oakwood, TX
February 01, 2009
09:58 AM Post #6077979
| Faye,
Your BB are just to cool ... Who would have ever thought BB would come so far ...
Cheryl |
Fish_knees
Phoenix, AZ
February 01, 2009
05:15 PM Post #6079879
| I LOVE the button one! |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
February 01, 2009
06:58 PM Post #6080254
| That stained glass one is a beaut! Are those pearls on the Tarheels one? What a neat idea! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
February 01, 2009
07:31 PM Post #6080407
| Those are fantastic! Love them! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
February 01, 2009
09:38 PM Post #6080927
| Thank you all. JuneyBug they are pearls (faux) needed something small, and they were all I had. |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
February 01, 2009
11:28 PM Post #6081304
| They work so well there, too! |
glitzy2
truro
Canada
February 03, 2009
07:55 AM Post #6086617
| Hi there, Here's my latest bowling ball made for my daughter for Christmas, I grouted it inside, oh dear, what a mess I had but it was worth it when I saw her eyes when she opened it! Hope to make some more, I love doing flowers and leaves. 
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JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
February 03, 2009
08:37 AM Post #6086713
| I love the stained glass! I'm thinking that I need to re-explore that craft for stepping stones and table tops... |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
February 03, 2009
02:17 PM Post #6088123
| Glitzy2 that BB is beautiful, with a capital B. I think you made your daughter very happy. Please post if your make more. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
February 03, 2009
06:28 PM Post #6089188
| Wonderful job on all the BB's. Very lovely!
Gives me a few new ideas for my next one!
LK |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
February 03, 2009
08:18 PM Post #6089705
| glitzy2, I love your ball. It's as pretty as any I've seen. Wonderful job. I would love to try one with the flower and leaves. LOL about grouting, I learned the hard way too. Never again will I do it in the house without lots of protection on everything.
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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
February 04, 2009
01:52 AM Post #6090980
| That is beautiful! You do such a good job! I bet your daughter did love it! It's gorgeous! |
quiltygirl
Wildomar, CA
(Zone 9a)
February 05, 2009
10:15 PM Post #6099436
| I think this is my first contribution to T2T. You all make me tired just looking at all the stuff you make! The balls look great. They could be used inside as well as outside (thinking of the button ball in my sewing room). Where do you guys get those bowling balls? How do you affix the stones/jewels/buttons/glass/ etc? Then you use tile grout? Do you use a plant pot to stand them on while working on them? |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
February 05, 2009
11:38 PM Post #6099800
| quiltygirl, To get bowling balls, I asked friends if they have or know someone who has a ball they no longer want, yard sales and Bowling Lanes. The stand I use while working on the balls is the stand that was inside the bowling ball bag. Perfect for anything to do with the ball. I use Silicone 11 Window and Door Sealent to stick everything. It is water proof and has done great on my balls even when they are outside year round. The grout I use is unsanded grout in any choice color. If the ball is grouted and will be outside, I have found that it is necessary to put a sealer on it. Hope this helps.
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
February 05, 2009
11:46 PM Post #6099830
| Faye what is so funny is that I've had dreams about getting bowling balls since I've seen yours...LOL. |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
February 05, 2009
11:48 PM Post #6099840
| Now who in there right mind dreams about such things. 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
February 06, 2009
07:05 PM Post #6103314
| snyda, I wish you lived closer, I would be glad to share. Best of luck in getting and in "Doing"
Cute kittens. Are they yours? |
quiltygirl
Wildomar, CA
(Zone 9a)
February 07, 2009
04:13 PM Post #6106957
| Thanks Faye. I will tuck that away in my tiny brain. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
February 08, 2009
10:39 PM Post #6112592
| Thanks for the information. I would love to make one someday. It's on my list.
They are so gorgeous! |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
February 09, 2009
07:26 PM Post #6116786
| These are great Faye... I love the team symbol... gotta make one of those ... |
basket_case
Backus, MN
February 10, 2009
03:08 PM Post #6120494
| I had two adorable gray kittens like that, and now they are two of the most adorable full grown cats one could imagine. They are littermates one male, Darby and his sister Dora. They do not have one white hair on them and they are georgous! Darby was born with a stub tail and Dora with a long tail - the only way they can be identified. Except that we have grown to know their differences, but sometimes they even fool us and we have to look for a tail. Bet you can't tell that we love them-? |
zinna56
Machesney Park, IL
February 12, 2009
04:03 PM Post #6129472
| dahtzu, your bb`s are so neat, I have been wanting to try to do one. saw a picture of one made into a ladybug. are they hard to do? |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
February 12, 2009
05:59 PM Post #6129962
| I keep on going back and looking at all those great BB's. I'm going to have to make a button one, just love it. Going to check with my sister in Minnesota, she took home a huge bag full of buttons my mom had left over after she made over 200 button dolls. I'm sure she hasn't used them all and think I'll have to bring some of them back home with me in April. Not a sports fan so I'll have to ask DH what the logos are. I'm always a football widow when the teams start playing. |
denimangle1
Oakwood, TX
February 12, 2009
10:20 PM Post #6131290
| I too keep drooling over the BBs ..Do Y'all draw out a pattern before you start?
Cheryl |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
February 12, 2009
10:41 PM Post #6131390
| I sure would have to have a pattern before I started out, I always need instructions in front of me.
While at the thrift store there was this big plaster elephant that someone had put tiny black mirorrs and grouted it in black. Tusks were painted white, one gal picked it up and said it looks like an antique, well no it wasn't one, but someone did a pretty good job on it. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
February 12, 2009
11:05 PM Post #6131477
| The bowling balls are not hard to do, and I did google to find the team logos. Most times I just start the ball and anything goes. In doing the mirror and broken bottle balls, there is no pattern. Just place glass anywhere it fits. Doing the button ball, I was careful to fill every tiny space with silicone so it is water proof and can be used outside.
Just do it and have fun, it's yours so anything goes. |
glitzy2
truro
Canada
February 16, 2009
03:15 PM Post #6147295
| Hi again,
In answer to the question about patterns for the bowling balls, I take a silver sharpie marker and just draw some stems, leaves and flowers trying to stagger them so that not all are going in the same direction. The drawings I made on the ball are guidelines only, sometimes I have to omit a flower or leaf 'cause they just wont fit in. The holes in the ball, I fill with wood filler a few days before I start and sand them and the ball to rough it up a little. Hope this helps. I am working on an urn now, will post pictures when I get it completed. Have fun! |
nanaka
Webster, WI
February 16, 2009
03:40 PM Post #6147377
| Hi all,
These are so great! I have been enjoying reading how to do it, and now have aquired 2 bb's, so just need the time to get started!
Kathy
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
February 16, 2009
10:49 PM Post #6149309
| I'm going to give it a try too nanaka. I have 2 or 3 BB's out waiting for me to start work on them. A few months ago I picked up 3 wooden balls, each one had a number on it. I wondered if I could put grout over the numbers and then paint them, and get out my glass globs. |
uniqueeuphoria
Boyceville, WI
March 29, 2009
11:20 AM Post #6335303
| Oh my gosh! I never looked into the possibilities of the lowly bowling ball. My mom always had just a plain one stuck on a post in her garden and I always thought she was a little goofy, who knew they could be so pretty. The mosaic one is fabulous!
Jessie
Taking the old and making it beautiful
http://uniqueeuphoria.etsy.com |
chasmarie
Brentwood, CA
June 11, 2009
04:31 PM Post #6674554
| My friend in Bethel Island, CA saw one of these and so we each had to make one. I use all broken dishes, jewelry, tile pieces or whatever I have. And I have no trouble getting the bowling balls. All I have to do is ask and people just give them to me. I have 4 ready and waiting to be done. Do you seal yours and do you use regular mastic adhesive on yours? They are absolutely beautiful! |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 11, 2009
08:05 PM Post #6675393
| Can we see some pictures of your bowling balls chasmarie? I couldn't wait to start then as usual got side tracked. I still haven't finished my first, all pennies on it. I manage to try too many things at one time. |
twbmom
Gilmer, TX
(Zone 7b)
June 13, 2009
03:34 PM Post #6682909
| I have a million old buttons. Now I just have to find a ball. Have you ever gone to a bowling lane and asked for one? |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
June 13, 2009
04:05 PM Post #6682980
| I always use Silicone 11 Window and Door sealant and not glue to stick anything on bowling balls. I think it's best to seal them after grouting if they are to be used outside.
Will start another as soon as I can get to it.
Faye |
quiltygirl
Wildomar, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 15, 2009
04:53 PM Post #6691888
| Is working with broken glass dangerous, especially while turning the ball, before it is finished and all filled in? Seems like if you wore glove it would be better, but cumbersome with small pieces. Do you get the balls at garage sales? or bowling lanes, as twbmom asked?
Lynda |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
June 15, 2009
05:41 PM Post #6692057
| Hi Lynda,
Try bowling centers, yard sales, thrift shops, Goodwill / Golden Rule / Salvation Army type stores as well. You might even try Craigslist and Freecycle. As with any internet transaction, use caution, never go alone.
Working with broken glass can be dangerous, but common sense and precaution is always in order. Wear gloves to transport the ball from one location to another, don't ask me how I know this, I'll just say I was working with broken mirror and underestimated the power of a shard.
Be careful, be creative.
KM |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
July 11, 2009
06:42 PM Post #6807893
| If you tumble the glass that takes off the sharp edges. You can even shake the pieces in a jar of water and sand for a few minutes.
kb |
annie_appleseed
Pleasant Hill, CA
July 13, 2009
02:38 AM Post #6812951
| I have seen a really large cornicopia made with bowling balls as the grapes.
It was whimiscal and fun. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 13, 2009
11:58 AM Post #6814132
| Annie_appleseed, love that name. I've seen a bumble bee made from a bowling ball, was so cute. Just wish I could remember where, CRS is very rampet at my house. |
rampbrat
Abilene, TX
July 27, 2009
02:25 PM Post #6871781
| What do ya'll use to seal? Polyurethane? |
