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This project appeared in our May 9, 2003 Newsletter.

Pussy Willow Balls

    

     These Pussy Willow Balls are really unique, pretty and make wonderful gifts. They are a little tedious and take some time but the results are great. These would make really pretty Mother's Day gifts but you better get started right now!

Since this project uses hot melt glue it's best to do it with adult supervision. We wouldn't want any of you getting burnt. Here is a list of the things you will need.

  • A bunch of Pussy Willow branches. They work better if they have dried for a while.
  • Styrofoam balls of different sizes, 1 1/2" to 3".
  • Hot melt glue.
  • Flower pot or other container.
First you need to pop off all the Pussy Willow buds from the sticks.
Using hot melt glue, glue each individual bud onto the Styrofoam ball. It's easier if you put the Styrofoam ball onto a stick first.

After the ball is a little more than half covered switch the stick to the opposite end.
Continue adding buds until the entire ball is covered.
That's really all there is to the basic construction. It took about one hour per ball once I got the hang of it.
Now you can put the balls onto the empty Pussy Willow sticks and put them into a flower pot or just put them in a bowl or vase to display them.
One of the side benefits is they really work nice as a therapy ball. They feel so nice and fuzzy that they make you feel good all over.
Now get busy and make a bunch for mom and grandma.

We hope you liked this project. If you build it and your friends ask where you got such a clever idea, please tell them that you got it at RunnerDuck.com.



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