Design Wizards: Garden Spheres, Orbs, and Gazing Balls

Whether you’re a master glass artist, or just starting out with seashells, pebbles, pennies, or marbles, flea market bowling balls make sturdy bases for garden mosaics. Gather your glue and patience, and take a look at some of these inspirational designs for mosaics for all levels of expertise
Penny balls take about $10 in pennies and should be painted a copper color so you don't have to do two layers!
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  • Pat Carlin Pat Carlin on Aug 17, 2017

    how do you keep the stones from sliding off as you apply them?

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  • Rose Hammond Rose Hammond on Oct 22, 2013
    What type glue works best to make these last?
    • Charlette Clark Charlette Clark on May 30, 2014
      @Rose Hammond - I used GE Silicone II Clear Caulk, 10.1-Ounce Cartridge #GE5000 on the blue column and gazing ball.
  • Gem Murray Gem Murray on Aug 05, 2014
    LOVE IT!!! This will be my next project. I am now on a mission scouring through Craigslist to find freebies to use for the tile pieces.....
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