Glitter and Modge Podge: I see it in crafty craft sites everywhere.
It seems like everyone has figured out how to make these two melt into some sort of amazing greatness. Me? I am just happy to find a reason to USE the gallons of glitter that are sticking all over this house. Originally I saw a picture of a glitter bowl out there in social media. I really wish I knew who to give the credit to, but please know that sticking glitter on a balloon doesn’t belong to me.
I am just a craft testing bystander.
Here we go:
Valentines Day Glitter Bowl
You need
- Hoards and Hoards of Glitter
- Modge Podge
- Paintbrush
- Balloon
Blow up balloons and sit inside a bowl:
Mix together a crap ton (that’s an official term) of glitter and modge podge. There are not measurements here because its really going to depend on the size of the bowl you are making. It needs to be fairly thick though.
Like so:
Start adding to your balloon in small quantities working around the balloon and shaping into the bowl. How far you go down will depend how large you want the bowl. No part of the balloon should be showing through so fill in all the holes. To be perfect honest, I ran out of modge podge half way in so my bowl wasn’t as tall as I wanted.
Let the balloon dry. This took about 24 hours for me but depending how large and how thick your bowl is, this may take longer. Do NOT get tempted to remove it before its time. As it started to dry, it looked less and less like glue and more and more like glitter.
If you are wondering about the balloon in the background, I also tried one with confetti. Its taking a bit longer to dry so as of now its not available to show yet.
After the glitter goo is completely dry (again, may take a day or two!) you can pop your balloon. I cut a hole at the base so it slowly shrank. It made a cool sucking sound as it separated from the glitter.
My bowl was flexible a bit and looked really cute. Ideally I’d like to try this craft again and fill the balloon all the way up the sides so I could sit a plant in it.
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Mackenzie Thede says
I’ve been looking at these a ton. I was wondering though… Can you put food in them? Use them for parties?
Leah says
How neat!
This is something I could see my daughter really liking!
Crystal Gibson says
This is fantastic!! I have some blue wintery glitter that I need to use up. This is a fabulous idea that I have seen but never realized how easy it would be to make a glitter bowl. Thanks for a great tutorial!
shannah @ Just Us Four says
This is such a neat craft idea. I love using glitter to create new things.
Kelli Claypool says
I love this idea. Will plan to make several of these with my niece and nephew…they love Aunt KK’s craft projects. 🙂
Cayce says
I LOVE this idea! How fun! And let me say that it cracked me up that you used the term “crap ton”. I love you for that!!! This will definitely be worth trying! 🙂
Jenni says
Loved this when I saw the start on facebook. I am absolutely trying this.
Annie says
So pretty! How durable is it?
trisha haas says
You know, its pretty durable! Its flexible too, so its a really interesting texture. I was telling my spouse that Id like to make a bigger one and put it around a flower pot.
shanna says
That’s super cute! I’ll have to try that.
Janeane Davis says
This is a beautiful craft project that makes something that looks like a treasure.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
that is cute, I made a pinata for my kids one year for a birthday doing the same method!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
That is so pretty and who doesn’t like a messy, gloppy craft? Everyone does!
Brittnei says
OH my goodness! This is such a cool project. I’m going to pin this for later. I would love to try it when my kids are older and not putting everything in their mouths in site. 🙂
Cynthia L says
I love that you made a craft that required Hoards of glitter! The bowl is great – hope we get to see the bigger one too!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
That is really cool, I totally want to try that!
Stefani says
I love glitter to I think this is beautiful. I could see myself making a big mess with the modge podge. I think it would be fun though.
Claudia Krusch says
Love this idea! I really want to try it!
brett says
sparkles. marvelous. i <3 glitter
robyn says
This is so pretty! I would make one but my hubby has glitter seizures. He sees glitter and seizes up. He has some crazy idea that someone is going to get glitter in their eye and lose an eye. lol
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
This is so cool! I want to try this with the kids.
Lisa says
This is so awesome.
Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says
This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!! Love it and I’m going to try it!!!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
I love simple crafts, and that confetti one is adorable. (Does the glitter really stick in the bowl or does it still get on your hands and face? Glitter can be annoying like that! haha)
Amanda Love says
This looks beautiful. I’ve never done anything quite like this before and I love it. I may have to give this a go, it may not look as nice as yours though. 🙂
Marina says
Love it! Pinned this to try over the weekend!
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
This is super cute – I love it! I have tons of glitter sitting around I need to use up.
Lexie Lane says
Oh wow! This is great! I loved looking at all the step by step pics! This is truly absolutely perfect for Valentine’s!
Jennifer Wagner says
I never mixed glitter and paint before. It looks so cool in the picture where you are first mixing them together. I am so not crafty. I wouldn’t have a clue how to do this without your step-by-step directions.
Jennifer Brazil says
This is really cute! I have a lot of Modge Podge around so we will have to try this!
Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says
My daughter wanted to try a similar craft using buttons instead of glitter. I just haven’t gotten around to trying it yet. Cute craft!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Fun craft for the kids.
Shannon Schmid (@milkandcuddles) says
Too cute! And perfect for Valentines Day decor! Of course my daughter would want a bowl like that around all year long!
Debbie Denny says
I heard someone talking about this, but never tried it. Thanks for showing me.
Donna says
My niece is looking for some cute craft ideas for her daughter, this will be perfect!
Annie @ Mama Dweeb says
I love glitter and I love this idea! My girls will go crazy if i let them do this craft 🙂
Amy Desrosiers says
This is such a cute idea!! I love the way it came out– perfect for holding conversation hearts.
Nikki says
I am for sure doing this! I love this! I just need to find the same style balloon that is latex-free. Or I could wear gloves. Hmm… I am pinning this for later use.
Alison says
Oh that looks like so much fun to create!!!
[email protected]PaperSayings says
Now that looks like fun to make. How long did it take you clean up the left over glitter. LOL!
trisha haas says
Um…you can “clean up” glitter? HAHAHAHHAHAHA.
[email protected] says
it would be cute as a candy bowl. is the glitter coming off?
trisha haas says
in my case I think I got a bit premature on the balloon popping, so some came off on the balloon where it wasnt dry, but honestly the Bowl itself in the dry places its not coming off. I bet there would be a sealer you could use to harden it up though. I need to go to the store. Its surprisingly flexible.
[email protected] says
once you buy more mod podge you could give it a couple more plain coats to seal it
Sara Phillips says
It almost looks like part of an egg! You could make it in a pastel color for Easter! VERY cute idea!