Speaking of Bowling Balls

tehuti

12 years ago

1 bowling ball

8 pcs 3/8" rebar cut 40"

1 ceramic insulator

2 pieces of craft glass

1 3" lag bolt

flat black paint

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toomuchglass
12 years ago
Normally I'd say--eeeeeewwwww ..... a BUG !

LOL --- but I love this one ! Robert -- You have a unique brain . You see things no one else does ! ENVY !!! ENVY !!! ENVY !!!

PS ...I don't know if you could ever incorporate pieces of stained glass in your creations , but that's my main craft . I have tons of good size leftover pieces. I just can't throw them out ... but if I store them - I'll forget about them ! Robert , would you like a goodie box sent to you ?? ( free ) I can send you a few pieces -- OR-- I can jam a flat rate box till it bulges out ! LOL

Yes or no ... if not ...no big deal. Don't feel pressured.
I have so much leftover glass, I just thought I'd offer !
cnm1
12 years ago
Amazing bowling ball art!!! Oh my brain is exploding from craft ideas!!!
SOOOO - this may be tacky to ask but Toomuchglass, if I send the postage do you have enough glass to send me a box??? Just had to ask - the thought of little pieces of stained glass is just so exciting.
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marylee_2010
12 years ago
Your spider is awesome. I always know when I see your name on a post that I will see something great. Thank you for sharing.

Marylee
jlily
12 years ago
Now that is an amazing spider! I NEVER thought I would say that!
Thank you for sharing your craft.

Jlily
jeannespines
12 years ago
Yikes! That is one HUGE dude! That ceramic insulator is a great idea for the head! TFS! Jeanne S.
tinfoilhat
12 years ago
That's a good one Robert.
I've got a bunch of insulators and you've shown me a new way to look at them.
Calamity_J
12 years ago
Well, You have certainly bowled us over with this one!heh heh!
cnm1
12 years ago
Would you share how the rebar is attached?
tehuti
Original Author
12 years ago
What an amazing collection of people make up this group, curious, witty, and thoughtful. Thank you all for your friendship.
cnm1 - I first drilled eight new 1/2" diameter holes in the ball, bent and fitted the rebar, mixed about a Tablespoon size dollop of BondoÃÂ®, and attached two legs at a go. (By fitting two legs at a time it kept the ball balanced). The insulator was done in a similar fashion: I drilled a pilot hole for a 3" lag bolt, fitted the insulator, filled with a small quantity of BondoÃÂ®, and it was basically complete.
oldcrafty
12 years ago
What a WOW spider and then to get such good materials list and a how-to to go with it. Another amazing piece you have created.
cnm1
12 years ago
One more question - what kind of drill bit do you use for a bowling ball? Thank you for all the info. I am putting this on my list of "one of these days" things :)
Marlene Kindred
12 years ago
Hi Robert....been missing you and your creations here! LOVE the spider! Never really thought about using a BB for the body....I'll have to keep my eyes open since my DH loves creating arachnids! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your new garden creation!
tehuti
Original Author
12 years ago
cnm1 - Just a plain old drill bit nothin' special.
Marlene - was busy working on trial and error cement concoctions, but I had to get back to what I do best.

Ha ha ha
User
11 years ago
Too fun!

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