SMALL WOODEN BALLS FOR CRAFTS

• Miniature Doll Heads: You can paint faces on the wooden spheres and attach them to a small cloth body to make miniature dolls.
• Jewelry: Wooden spheres can be painted and strung together to make necklaces, bracelets, or earrings.
• Keychains: Attach a painted wooden sphere to a keychain ring for a simple and rustic accessory.
• Fridge Magnets: Glue a magnet to a painted or decorated wooden ball to make a unique fridge magnet.
• Christmas Ornaments: Decorate the wooden balls with glitter, paint, or fabric and hang them on your Christmas tree.
• Decorative Garland: String painted wooden spheres together to create a decorative garland for your home.
• Fairy Garden Decor: Paint the wooden spheres to look like tiny apples or other fruits for a fairy garden.
• Board Game Pieces: Use the wooden balls as game pieces for homemade board games.
• Plant Pot Decoration: Glue the wooden spheres onto a plant pot for a textured and unique look.
• Wind Chimes: Drill holes in the wooden spheres, paint them, and string them together to create a soothing wind chime.
• Gnome noses: glue some small wooden spheres to your gnome DIY projects.

The buoyancy of a wooden sphere will depend on its density. Thus, if the sphere is made with a type of wood that has a density lower than that of water (1000Kg/m3), it will float without any problems. On the other hand, if the type of wood has a density higher than that of water, it will sink. Woods with densities higher than that of water include quebracho, ipé, curupay, ebony, granadillo, or snakewood. Other more common woods such as balsa, teak, or beech, with densities lower than that of water, will float without any problems. It’s important to note that all of this is theoretical, as there are factors such as the salinity of the water, which can affect the buoyancy result of a wooden sphere.

Zen balls, also known as Baoding balls, are used for a variety of purposes. They are primarily used to exercise the muscles of the hand and forearm, which can help improve dexterity and strength. Additionally, Zen balls are also used by individuals undergoing treatment for anxiety, such as those struggling with addiction issues. They are incorporated into daily routines to promote concentration and provide a form of release for the patient. The rhythmic movement and focus required to manipulate the balls can provide a calming and therapeutic effect, aiding in stress relief and mental clarity.

Surprise your guests in the garden with a beautifully decorated table featuring glass vases filled with lovely wooden spheres painted in vibrant colors!

• Painting: Use acrylic or tempera paints to create colorful designs on the wooden spheres. You can paint them in a single color, create patterns, or even paint tiny pictures.
• Decoupage: Cut out small pictures or patterns from magazines, newspapers, or printed paper. Apply a thin layer of decoupage glue to the wooden sphere, place your picture, then apply another layer of glue on top.
• Glitter: Apply a thin layer of craft glue to the wooden ball and then roll it in glitter. This can create a sparkling effect that’s perfect for holiday decorations.
• Fabric Cover: Cut a piece of fabric just large enough to cover the wooden sphere. Apply fabric glue to the ball, place the fabric, and smooth it out. Trim any excess fabric.
• Yarn or String: Apply a layer of craft glue to the wooden ball. Wrap yarn or string around the ball until it’s completely covered.
• Beaded: Glue tiny beads to the wooden spheres for a textured and sparkly effect.
• Sequins: Glue sequins onto the wooden balls for a shiny, festive look.
• Felt Cut-Outs: Cut out shapes from felt and glue them onto the spheres.
• Stickers: Decorate the wooden spheres with stickers. This is a great option for kids.
• Wood Burning: If you have a wood burning tool, you can burn designs into the wooden spheres.