I have some dear friends who love to give me stuff rather than throw it away. It is a bit of a game to them to give me stuff as a challenge and see what I come up with. Early this summer they said they had a bowling ball for me. My family was a bit startled to find a bowling ball on the front step but I knew where it came from.
I bought a chunky wooden lamp from GW (4.99 if I remember correctly) and a clock face for the base. Spray paint, silver leaf, and clear coat completed the transformation.
Edited: I finally remembered where I got this idea - it is from. Gina at the Shabby Chic Cottage.
I wanted it to look like old glass so I didn't try to make the silver leaf coverage perfect,
Does it work? What do you think?
BTW I don't think this is the permanent home for the gazing ball so I didn't stage it.
I will be sharing this at.
What a fun transformation! It does look very like mercury glass.. which I love! I keep lusting after mercury glass vases and christmas tree baubles which I can't really afford.. maybe I could fake it with your technique!
ReplyDeleteI think it is beautiful. Works very nicely. That is so funny your friends left you a bowling ball on your front porch. My family gives me all their throw-aways!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Never ever had seen such lovely ball!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day Melissa. COuld you please send some sunbeams my way? xxxx
I wish I had friends like that! I think it came out great & I like the "not total coverage".
ReplyDeleteGreat job, it looks just like mercury glass! Smart to use a bowling ball too, those are pretty cheap and easy to come by. I could never have one of those at my house though, I shudder to think of the damage my kids could cause with it.
ReplyDeleteOh I love love love love and did I mention LOVE it?! This is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteOMG girl!! it looks terrific!! It does look like old mercury glass. Simply amazing!
ReplyDelete*hugs*deb
It looks really good! I never would have guessed it used to be a bowling ball!
ReplyDeleteI don't know whether to laugh or hang my mouth open in shock. Oh my goodness! I can not believe you took that challenge and made something so beautiful and unique out of it. What else do you have up your sleeve? I am amazed. Lisa~
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful up on its pedestal - I want one now. What great neighbors!
ReplyDeleteI love silver leaf, oh the possibilities. This is fantastic...never would have thought of it. The proportion between the ball and base is just right. Great job:-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! you do have very nice friends :-)
ReplyDeleteIt would look great in the garden, as a gazing ball!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your friends give you such wonderful things! I am sure they are impressed by your creativity!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind but I have tagged you with an "award"...please stop by if you have a moment. I am also having a giveaway!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Totally captivating. Have to try this. The bowling ball in mercury glass is such an outstanding decor element. Kudos.
ReplyDeleteThat looks cool Melissa! I totally understand the displacement of things, til I finally find the HOME! And yes of course my husband was rewarded for his geniusness!! LOL
ReplyDeleteOOOH! That's really gorgeous! Now to find a bowling ball... :)
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What a great idea!! I will never look at a bowling ball the same way again!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Totally awesome, Melissa! Love it! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great - what an unusual transformation and you're right, the 'imperfect' finish is an important part of the look.
ReplyDeleteThat is a bowling ball? No way! Cool idea and a great transformation!
ReplyDeleteI would never be able to tell that was a bowling ball. It turned out beautifully! I LOVE the silver leaf!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! How did I miss this? Love it :D
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea!!! Love how it turned out! Thanks SO much for joining in on Thrilling Thursdays @ Paisley Passions. I hope to see you again this week :)
ReplyDelete~Lori S.
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PS- I am featuring this on Thrilling Thursday tomorrow. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button if you would like :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Gotta love free stuff - especially when you can make it look that fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou "bowled me over" with this transformation, Melissa. LOL Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to my party. I would love to have you join me each week.
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