DIY Tutorial: Make Your Own Bubble Gum Machine!

Today I am FINALLY posting my tutorial on how to

make your own gumball machine!

These go with the Gumball Party I styled for HGTV here.

Photo's taken by Lyndsey Fagerlund.

It really is quite simple...

You will need:

1 terra cotta pot {with saucer base}

1 wooden ball {found at craft store}

1 wooden doll pin stand {found at craft store}

1 tube of E600 glue OR hot glue {& glue gun}

1 round bubble bowl {you can find these at Walmart}

1 can of spray paint

STEP ONE: Paint your terra cotta pot & base, your round wooden ball and your doll pin stand with the spray paint and let dry.

STEP TWO: Place terra cotta pot upside down and apply glue to the bottom. Then attach the round bubble bowl to resemble a gumball machine.

STEP THREE: Turn the terra cotta saucer base upside down and glue the round wooden head bead to the center top and let dry.

STEP FOUR: Attach the wooden doll pin stand to the front of the terra cotta pot to resemble an opening.

STEP FIVE: Place the terra cotta saucer on top of the bubble bowl {it will act as a lid, coming on and off} and...

YOU HAVE A GUMBALL MACHINE!

These would also make fun cookie jars!

Again, to see the rest of this Bubble Gum Party go here!