Time to raid the scrap wood pile again to make this simple gumball machine. Now technically it’s not a machine but more of a candy jar however it does make an easy craft for a kids birthday party and that is my goal here.
I used a dollar store glass vase and scrap wood painted bright red to make the gumball machine.
So colorful, so fun and it’s candy!
How to make a gumball machine:
Supplies:
- small glass vase
- 1×4 scrap cut @ 3 1/2″l
- 4×4 scrap cut @ 3 1/2″l
- 3″ flat circle wood shape
- 1 1/2″ wood dowel cit @ 1/2″thick
- 1″ wood ball with flat side
- 2″ hole saw bit
- wood glue
- 1 1/2″ finish nails
Step 1: Cut a 2″ hole in the center of the 1×4 square piece. This is where the glass vase will rest so be sure to check your vase to ensure a proper fit.
I used a 2″ hole saw bit pictured above to make the hole.
Step 2: Attach the 1×4 to the 4×4 block using wood glue and finish nails. Apply putty over nail holes then sand smooth. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the lid by sandwiching the 1″ wood ball, the 3″ wood circle and the 1 1/2″ wood dowel together using glue and a finish nail up through the center. Spray paint everything the red gloss.
Step 4: To secure the glass vase to the wood base apply E6000 around the edge of the hole then place vase in position. Fill with gumballs and insert lid.
We assembled these at my daughter’s Willy Wonka birthday party, it made a fun craft and party favor for the girls!
I’m linking up to:
Creative Collection @ Lolly Jane
Nifty Thrity Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
Inspiration Exchange @ City Farmhouse
SAS @ Funky Junk
That DIY Party @ The DIY Showoff
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
SAS @ Just a Girl
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
SAS @ Funky Junk
That DIY Party @ The DIY Showoff
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
SAS @ Just a Girl
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
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