Add a unique touch to your holiday decor with this Mini Plastic Crystal Bowl Bell.
How to make a mini plastic crystal bowl bell.
Why I love this craft
Not only is this a unique craft project, it uses simple and inexpensive supplies you can pick up from Dollar Tree. This means making a piece of home decor that’s both cost efficient and beautiful. It’s also super simple to make.
What is E6000 glue?
I craft with E6000 A LOT and I do so to add an extra layer of stability to my craft projects. Sometimes I use it by itself and other times I pair it with a few dabs of hot glue. Either way, if you’re looking for an extra hold, keep a small bottle of E6000 glue on hand.
The inspiration for this craft:
Working with Dollar Tree plastic bowls isn’t new for me and I knew I could use them for all sorts of things. Some of my inspiration came from my Cut Crystal Plastic Bowl Update which uses the same material but with a slightly different twist.
Video Tutorial: Mini Plastic Crystal Bowl Bell
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Mini Plastic Crystal Bowl Bell
Add a unique touch to your holiday decor with this Mini Plastic Crystal Bowl Bell.
Materials
- mini crystal bowls (2)
- wood ring
- E6000 glue
- white spray primer
- chalk paint (colors: 2 shades of grey)
- hot glue
- jute cord
- antique gold rub and buff
- faux greenery (frosted pine)
- ribbon
Tools
- miter shears
- 1" flat paint brush
- thin paint brush
Instructions
- Watch the video. Follow along with the video tutorial for a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create your own mini plastic crystal bowl bell.
- Attach handle. Cut a wood ring in half with heavy duty craft scissors or with a pair of miter shears. Secure one half on the bottom of a crystal bowl with dabs of E6000 glue.
- Spray pieces. Spray everything with a coat of white spray primer. Allow to dry completely.
- Paint the pieces. Start by painting a base coat with the darker grey.
- Add a lighter grey. Once that coat dries, go over it with a dry brush and a lighter grey color.
- Secure the pieces together. Place hot glue on one bowl and attach the other directly on top.
- Cover the seam. Cover the seam of the bowls by hot gluing on a strand of jute cord.
- Paint the handle. Paint the handle with a coat of antique gold rub and buff.
- Embellish the top. Add faux greenery and ribbon to finish off the look of your mini plastic crystal bowl bell.
The Finished Craft
Don’t forget to PIN this craft for later:
More Christmas Bell Crafts to Try:
Holiday Bowl Bells
This craft was part of a compilation video over on my YouTube Channel, along with Jumbo Bowl Bell and Light Up Bowl Bell.