I love anything that is notsalgic and old. That is why I love the way this gumball machine looks. It is relatively easy to make and will make a great addition to your home.
What you Need:
- Terra Cotta plant pot-4″ inside circle diameter
- Terra Cotta plant saucer-4″ inside circle diameter
- Plain ivy bowl measuring 2 1/2″ across the top (preferably no fluted edge)
- Paint Primer
- Red gloss paint or red craft paint and gloss sealer
- clear silicon caulking-aquarium caulking works great
- printed gumball machine front
- white glue
Instructions:
1. Apply paint primer to all surfaces of the terra cotta pot and the saucer. Let the primer dry, then apply red gloss paint to all surfaces. Alternatively, cover the primer in red craft paint then spray or paint with a gloss sealer. Let the paint (and sealer, if using) dry completely.
2. Turn the pot upside down. Apply a bead of clear silicon caulking around the bottom of the ivy bowl and center it on top of the pot. Push the ivy bowl firmly into place and weigh it down with a book or other heavy object until the glue dries completely.
3. Print the gumball machine front and cut closely around the picture, leaving no extra white at all. Glue this to the front of your gumball machine with white glue.
4. Fill the ivy bowl with gumballs.
5. Place the red terra cotta saucer upside down on top of the ivy bowl.
6. Invite grandchildren to try a gum ball, or offer a free sample at your next craft bazaar sal
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