Comments on: How to Make A Penny Bowling Ball https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} DIY Projects, Gardening Tips & Thrifty Decor Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:55:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pam Kessler https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-337620 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:55:07 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-337620 In reply to Michelle Green.

I would use the one I mentioned in the article - DAP clear silicone Sealant for Doors And Windows. Or you can use Clear GE Advanced Silicone Window & Door Sealant, which I have used in other projects that will set outside. Using one for Doors and Windows means it's rated for being exposed to the weather.

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By: Michelle Green https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-337618 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:11:38 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-337618 In reply to Pam Kessler.

What kind of glue should I use for this project?

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By: Pam Kessler https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-328918 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:35:58 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-328918 In reply to MrsSW.

That was the sealant I used at that time (that project is a few years old). It worked very well and was the best available at the time, but I've recently switched to the GE Advanced Silicone 2 for Windows & Doors. It's a more updated product that dries quicker and is a little better in rainy situations (outdoor projects).

And I put it on as a dot on each individual penny. Either one is fine, but the GE products seem to get upgraded more often.

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By: MrsSW https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-328882 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:26:50 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-328882 Hi Pam - neat project.
I am curious why you chose to use the DAP Silicone Sealant? And how did you apply it - in strips or sections on the ball? a dot on each penny?
Thanks,
Sheila

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By: Dana https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-327018 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:07:20 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-327018 My daughter and I will be doing this project today. I've been saving pennies for awhile and I've finally got enough. I did a couple coats of acrylic copper paint on the ball beforehand. Next up, doing the looking glass mirrored spray paint on the other bowling ball we have.

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By: Sandra https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-235363 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:12:06 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-235363 I have round globe light shades I’m gonna try it on one of those.. And will also glue them to the bottom edges of my planter boxes this spring.

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By: Pam Kessler https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-233875 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:05:30 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-233875 In reply to Suzanne Normoyle.

I like the gemstone tumbler idea!!! I've only had one fall off right by the finger hole, but I do bring mine inside in the dead of winter when the snow starts flying. As for spraying with a sealer, I did not. Without sealer it should last about a year before you'd either want to re-clean them (I just used a toothbrush to brush on some of the cleaning solution) or you can embrace the tarnished look 🙂 Whatever sealer you use, make sure it's OK for outdoor use. I know Krylon makes one called Make It Last that specifically states it's for outdoor use.

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By: Suzanne Normoyle https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-4/#comment-233711 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 17:54:50 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-233711 I have read on other sites that the pennies fall off. Have yours fallen off with the type of glue you used? Also did you spray it with an acrylic spray once you were done gluing all the pennies? I have just started mine and I would appreciate the answers to these 2 questions.
I was lucky with the bowling ball. I called a local bowling alley to see if they had any they could spare and they did. I was so happy.
I am also lucky to have a gemstone tumbler so the pennies turned out really shiny.

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By: Katie Murphy https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-2/#comment-207604 Wed, 29 May 2019 14:18:51 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-207604 In reply to Kristafee.

Garden centres offer copper tape for just this reason. It "shocks" the little buggers!

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By: Katie Murphy https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/bowling-ball-yard-art/comment-page-2/#comment-207603 Wed, 29 May 2019 14:16:38 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=764#comment-207603 In reply to Beetique.

I'd love a coin floor too!

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