Easy Gilded Gumball Machine Update
I have this little gumball machine I purchased many years ago when my girls were younger. It was such a fun addition to our family room and sometimes made for great bribery for a short time. You, know the drill. “Mom, can I have a gumball?” “Did you clean your room (cleaning at a 5-year-old level – I’m not heartless or in dreamland, ha!)?” If they tried, I would reward them with a penny and they were delighted. As said, this only worked for a very short time. Over the years, the gumball machine became chipped and due to a few moves, the stand became broken. Instead of throwing it out, I decided to give it a second chance and bring a little fun back with this easy gumball machine update.
Simply take a part the gumball machine. Set aside the parts that you want to paint.
Prep the work area, lay out the parts to be painted, and grab your spray paint! I chose my favorite gold metallic spray paint but you can choose whichever color fits your home or mood.
Spray light layers of paint until the parts are fully covered.
*use a food-grade poly for added protection such as this one –
Reassemble and find the perfect spot for your newly updated gumball machine! Mine will make its way to the family room but hey it might appear in the media room, in the dining room wherever gumballs or M & M’s are most needed.
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