DIY Penny Balls for Your Garden

Penny balls are quick and easy to make! They look beautiful in your garden, and they also repel slugs and will make hydrangea flowers blue. I found many samples to inspire me on Pinterest, most made with bowling balls, but I thought Smoothfoam would be the perfect base for my penny garden ball. Weatherproofing the Smoothfoam with varnish will make it safe to use outdoors. Mine has been in my garden now for almost 2 years, year-round, and still looks great! The pennies have a bit of a patina, but the foam is still intact, which is just what I wanted.

6″ Smoothfoam ball - www.smoothfoam.com
Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Spray Paint – Satin Brown Boots
Marine Varnish by EarthSafe Finishes
Beacon 527 Adhesive
Paint brush
Pennies





1. Spray the ball with brown spray paint and let dry.





2. Apply a coat of Marine Varnish over the entire surface of painted ball and let dry.





3. Glue the pennies to the ball and let dry.





4. Apply a coat of Marine Varnish over the pennies and let dry.












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