Have you ever strolled through a garden center and thought when you saw the decorative items: “You could actually build that yourself?” Then you are probably like many eager DIY enthusiasts who have lots of ideas, but don't really know where to start when implementing it. That's why on this page you will find detailed step-by-step instructions for homemade decorative balls for outdoor use.
How can you make garden decoration balls yourself?
To make garden decoration balls yourself, different materials such as wood, wicker, metal, stone or concrete can be used. One possibility is stones behind wire, willow balls or balls made of driftwood. With the right materials and tools, these creative ideas can be easily implemented.
Various materials
Instructions usually specify a specific raw material with which you can implement one of hundreds of ideas. In this case it is exactly the opposite. The shape is already defined with a ball. However, you have a free choice when it comes to the material:
- Wood
- pasture rods
- Metal
- Stone
- Concrete
Different ideas
Stones behind wire
You need:
- galvanized steel wire (€9.00 on Amazon)
- steel pliers
- needle nose pliers
- black spray paint
- medium-sized, white stones
How to do it:
- Bend the wire into four equal circles..
- Tie these together with wire too.
- Now unfold the wires to form a ball.
- Spray the wire black.
- Fill the balls with stones and find a suitable location in the garden.
Willow balls
You need:
- flexible willow rods
- Wire
How to do it:
- Soak the rods in water if necessary.
- Then bend them into circles.
- Wire two circles orthogonally to each other until they form a closed sphere.
Ball made of driftwood
You need:
- small driftwood (alternatively slightly thicker sticks)
- a balloon
- Glue
How to do it:
- Inflate the balloon.
- Dip the driftwood into the glue and stick it onto the balloon.
- It is important that the wood touches each other.
- Let the glue dry overnight.
- Prick the balloon with a needle.
- Remove the remains of the balloon.