Caterpillar Bowling Ball Art
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020
Garden visitors will be bowled over by this very friendly bowling ball art. It makes a great doorstop, but also looks sweet nestled in a flower patch or herb garden. Try creating different bowling ball bugs, like a ladybug or bumblebee.
Materials:
- Printer (optional)
- Bowling ball
- Medium or fine grit sandpaper
- Spray paint primer
- Spray paint
- Chalk
- Acrylic craft paint
- Paintbrush
- Exterior-grade spray varnish
Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1
Choose which bug you’ll be painting on your bowling ball. It may be helpful to print out an image of it for later reference.
Step 2
Sand your bowling ball to rough up the surface. Wipe the ball with a clean, soft cloth afterwards to remove any dust.
Step 3
Prime your ball. Once dry, spray paint the ball using the dominant color in your design. Let dry.
Step 4
Sketch bug design onto the ball using chalk. Then, paint design.
Step 5
Spray ball with several coats of exterior-grade spray varnish. Let dry.
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Originally Published: February 12, 2015
