You have lots of old buttons laying around the house? Sure. So I decided to make a fantastic dish with a balloon button and glue-I know it sounds crazy, but I prefer here! Rotate batteries, bags, boxes (which had lots of buttons also no judgment) full of old buttons into something beautiful and functional.
These containers are easy to make and the materials are very cheap. Bowls Button would be a fun craft to do with your kids on a rainy day, or as a gift one-of-a-kind for that someone who has everything. :)
What you need:
flat buttons and colors desired (I've found that the smaller buttons tend to stick better)
balloons
white glue white glue Elmer works well, or tacky glue, anything that dries clear
big brush
scissors
news paper
cup or possible to balance the ball while drying (see photos)
patience
1. Blow up a balloon to the desired size you want your dish either side of the knot and place it down on a glass, can or jar that does not mind getting a little glue on
2. Average global cover with glue with a brush (or your finger, it works for me). You may have to toggle holding balloon by the knot for a few minutes and then set knot in her jar upside down for the glue to have a uniform and not run off.
3. Allow the glue to dry completely the formation of a protective layer of rubber between the ball and the buttons layer
4. After this first coat is completely dry, apply a second coat of glue with the brush (or fingers) from the top of the globe and work your way towards the knot. Attach buttons to this layer as close as you can fit.
5. Continue adding the second layer of glue and hold buttons until the middle of a balloon is covered with beautiful buttons.
6. Once all desired buttons in turn bind the globe covered button in your cup upside down so that the knot is in the air and the buttons are balanced on the edge of the cup, this is to keep the buttons to slide the ball down while drying.
7. Let the glue layer and buttons are completely dry, usually takes about 4 or 5 hours.
8. Once the second adhesive layer is completely dry and buttons, the buttons back coated with a third layer of adhesive.
9. Allow this third layer of glue to dry completely, usually let it sit overnight, and if you want you can apply a fourth layer of glue to strengthen further their plate.
10. When the container is completely dry use a scissor and cut the knot on the balloon to let the air out slowly. Sometimes drip glue, just peel back and use the scissors to cut the unwanted tail pieces from the edge of the button.
11. Admire your hard work and patience!
These glasses are really fun to do and everyone goes only! Importantly, these bowls are not waterproof, unless you decide to use a waterproof form tail. They are for decorative purposes only and should not be used for food (unless, of course, the food is decorative as well).
Here are some other cups button've done with this technique:
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