Give your garden a personal touch with a home-made artificial ball! With simple materials and a little creativity, you can create a unique piece that is guaranteed to attract attention.
Step 1: Prepare the paint
Pour some craft paint into a terracotta saucer. This way you can work comfortably and mix colours directly if necessary to create the exact shade that suits your garden.
Step 2: Cut the paint sponge to size
Cut a paint sponge into smaller pieces - this gives you more control when applying the colour, especially on round or irregular surfaces.
Step 3: Prime the plastic sphere
Dip the sponge into the paint and apply it evenly to the entire sphere. This primer ensures that subsequent layers of colour adhere better and that the result is beautifully even.
Step 4: Leave to dry
Let the paint dry completely before continuing. This will prevent colours from running or mixing.
Step 5: Creative colouring
Now comes the creative part: design your ball in your own style! If you want to transfer a pattern, use our free template. Print it out, place graphite paper between the template and the ball and trace the contours - this will create a clean design.
Step 6: Details with bamboo skewers
For fine lines, laces or special accents, dip the tip of a bamboo skewer in paint and use it to paint precise details - perfect for a professional finish!
Tip: Mix colours like a proUse a painting palette to mix individual shades. This is guaranteed to turn your garden ball into a unique piece with character.
Step 7: Outdoor protection
To ensure that your ball can withstand wind and weather, spray it with clear varnish once it has dried. This protects the colours from UV rays and moisture and ensures long-lasting brilliance.
Step 8: Position the bauble
After drying, insert the beech round sticks into the openings of the bauble. They provide stability and help you to place your garden ball securely and decoratively in the flowerbed, on the lawn or between flowers.
Let your creativity run wild and bring your garden to life. You'll find everything you need - from craft paint and baubles to clear varnish - in our online shop.
