Gumball Machine DIY

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by JulieMeasures
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I chews you! Create a fun gumball machine candy dispenser that will bring smiles all year long. Made with items that you can find at the craft store.
You'll need a terra cotta clay pot and saucer as well as a glass bowl and a large wooden bead.
Spray paint the pot, saucer, and wooden bead red.
Glue the glass bowl to the pot.
Glue the wooden bead to the saucer. Fill the glass bowl with candy or other treats. Top with the saucer lid!
Create a mini version using a paper cup and a clear plastic globe ornament.
Spray paint the cup (or use a red cup) and then punch out the bottom of the cup. Fill the ornament with non-edible pom-poms or a candy treat. Glue the ornament to the paper cup with the opening on top.
Cover the mini gumball machine candy dispenser with a red soda cap.
Your candy dispensers are ready!
Fill the candy dishes with non-edible treats for a display or fill them with candy to share.
Suggested materials:
  • Terra cot clay pot
  • Terra cot clay saucer
  • Glass bowl
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  • Patricia Lyons VanOrden Patricia Lyons VanOrden on Feb 14, 2017
    Did you crochet the little hearts? If you did l would like the directions. They are so cute.
  • Bonnie Bonnie on Feb 14, 2017
    What type of knob did you make the top handle with and how did you attach it?
  • Jdi6633462 Jdi6633462 on Jan 22, 2023

    What size pot, fish bowl and saucer did you use?

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