Today I am FINALLY posting my tutorial on how to
make your own gumball machine!
These go with the Gumball Party I styled for HGTV here.
Photo’s taken by Lyndsey Fagerlund.
It really is quite simple…
You will need:
1 terra cotta pot {with saucer base}
1 wooden ball {found at craft store}
1 wooden doll pin stand {found at craft store}
1 tube of E600 glue OR hot glue {& glue gun}
1 round bubble bowl {you can find these at Walmart}
1 can of spray paint
STEP ONE: Paint your terra cotta pot & base, your round wooden ball and your doll pin stand with the spray paint and let dry.
STEP TWO: Place terra cotta pot upside down and apply glue to the bottom. Then attach the round bubble bowl to resemble a gumball machine.
STEP THREE: Turn the terra cotta saucer base upside down and glue the round wooden head bead to the center top and let dry.
STEP FOUR: Attach the wooden doll pin stand to the front of the terra cotta pot to resemble an opening.
STEP FIVE: Place the terra cotta saucer on top of the bubble bowl {it will act as a lid, coming on and off} and…
YOU HAVE A GUMBALL MACHINE!
These would also make fun cookie jars!
Again, to see the rest of this Bubble Gum Party go here!
Thank you for that! That's great! So easy!
Love the tutorial! Thank you!
What a fabulous idea! It is so simple. Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous idea! Precious :)
I.LOVE.IT!
so gorgeous…
thanks for sharing!
ADORABLE!!!!
LOVE it! I'm totally going to have to try this out.
Love, love, love!!!
These are AWESOME!!! I'm def going to try this. Thanks! :)
Such a fantastic, easy, creative idea! So great i just had to 'Pin it' on Pinterest!
So creative! LOVE IT! This is my all time favorite party site….and I MEAN IT!
THANK YOU! This is perfect timing…I am doing a sweet shoppe theme for my daughter's 1st bday and these would be adorable to use.
so simle but origina and fun
The best ideas are always the simplest. This is amazing!
impressive – I wouldn't have guessed it was from those basic materials!
Brilliant! And so much cheaper than purchasing a glass balled one online. Love it! Now I have to think of an excuse to make one…
Thaaaaaaaaaaank Youuuuuuu for your brilliant idea!!! I LOVE IT!!!
kissess
thanks for the idea i went to walmart and found a big clay pot for 3.00 and found the big bowl at goodwill for 2.00. the machine turned outn to be a big hit a my party. thanks!!!!!!
It's Tom Servo!! I love the idea…thanks much. ;)
What size terra cotta pot did you use?
Me encanta Gracias!!!!!
Now this is just toooo cute! Why didn’t I find this when my kids were younger :( Boo Hoo..well maybe my teens would like it too..:)
Thank you!!
Thank You for sharing your craft ideas I made the Bubble Gum Machine ,it turn out perfect,I love doing easy crafts and giving them as gifts.You are a Super crafter THANKS
Love your website and this this project!
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I have been making these gumball machines since the late 1990’s with my students. They make wonderful gifts. I found the best glue was from the auto store, I use the one that they use to glue on hood ornaments. You can paint them high school or college colors too
I am having a hard time finding bubble bowls and the sizes in the bowl and the pots
I cannot wait to make this. Such a cute idea:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
just saw the bubble bowls at Dollar Tree and the pots at Home Depot…I’m going to make these as centerpieces for a graduation party.
Very cute what size pot and glass bowl was used.
I can’t get the spray paint to stick to the pot, no idea why
I love the gumball machine. Can’t wait to try it!
can you next time do a WORKING bubble gum machine? thanks
What size of pot and and saucer base did you use also what size of bowel?
Hello
Can you tell me the sizes of the supplies I need. Thank you