Make These Decorative Spheres

I love the look of these metal spheres.  These are for outside, but I have seen them on a smaller scale for decorating inside a house, and I just love the look.

 

I saw a picture on Pinterest of someone who made their own.  Sorry, I’m not sure whose blog it was.  I didn’t even pin it. I saw it and thought the spheres would  be easy.  They were also selling some at Target where I have gotten other  ideas for other DIY projects such as my nautical candles.  I am not sure if they are still selling these spheres there nor do I know the price, but you can make your own for under $5.  I did!!!

 

Go to your local craft store and buy crafting hoops.  They are in the cross stitch section, and the smaller hoops were under a dollar. The larger ones are around one dollar.  I bought two of each size, but I might go back and add another loop to my sphere.  The number you use depends on your tastes.

 

After trying to brush paint them with acrylic craft paint, I decided this was a job for spray paint. The craft paint was not sticking even after sanding the rings, so I separated them and headed outdoors to spray away.

 

 

I had this silver Rust-Oleum hammered paint and thought it would work, and I was happy with the result.  I did a couple of light coats and let them dry.  You could add some Briwax to give them an aged look if you would like.  It has been hard to find a sunny day to do some painting outside this summer in Syracuse.

 

 

I didn’t get a picture putting them together, but it is very easy.  With these hoops you can unscrew the outer hoop.  I put the inner hoops in the outer hoop and then tightened the outer hoop. This way you do not need glue, but yet, it is sturdy and strong and won’t lose its shape.

 

I love the look, and they are fun to make because you can construct a variety of sizes depending on the size hoops your craft store carries.  This is another kid-friendly craft that also is decorative.  It’s a win-win!!  This is the table behind our sofa.  I have to say that I love the basket underneath which is from Ikea.  It is perfect for holding our blankets to curl up under while we watch a movie.

 

I hope you enjoy making your own decorative spheres.

 

 

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