Playing with colored plastic spoons

14 years ago

I had to try this. It took me alot of practice & mistakes to finally get them right. ( -- and -- alot of burned fingers ~~ LOL ) They're going outside - now I have to figure out how !

There are 2 pointsettas in this picture :

I'm thinking a wreath or trellis ...

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Comments (15)

kim546
14 years ago
WOW! They look amazing :) You get gold stars!
sunnyca_gw
14 years ago
Great job! They look terrific! I learned my lesson on mop dolls tho, I burned all my fingers! Must be an easier way to shape them. Suppose they would "stick" to pliers or other metal tools! TFS Jan
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concretenprimroses
14 years ago
WoW! Those are gorgeous!
How lovely they would look on a wreath!
Do you think you should spray them with some clear urethane that has uv protection? I'm worried they might fade.

Kathy
marylee_2010
14 years ago
Your flowers are really neat. Very creative.

Marylee
Marlene Kindred
14 years ago
They turned out beautifully!! The white one looks like a gardenia or a magnolia bloom! Great job....you might need to re-post how to's for these....I've forgotten how you make them.
nanatricia
14 years ago
Those are cool!!!
oldcrafty
14 years ago
Those are beautiful.......never would have thought they were spoons. And I agree Marlene....how to's would be appreciated!
grannycanfixit
14 years ago
Any one still messing with Bowling Balls,have about (8) to give away.Close to nc- sc state line, About 30 miles from Charlotte nc. Thanks
azcactusflower
14 years ago
Absolutely beautiful. Yes, yes post directions for us. Step by step with pics if you can. That would be so awesome. Yes they would make a beautiful spring wreath for the door. How creative!!
toomuchglass
Original Author
14 years ago
If you really want directions , I can ! I'm not good at explaining things - but I'll add pics . I hope I can do this ! Instructions to follow soon ~~~~~ :)
jbym
14 years ago
I just joined this interesting forum so am not sure where to check to see if you have posted the 'how to' create these great spoons. Can anyone help me?
Jean
mommyandme2
14 years ago
For those interested: if you google "plastic spoon flowers", there is a how-to video on youtube. I love the colors & shapes, but I'm a bit afraid of the fumes & scorched finger tips. The holiday season is a great time to collect used plastic spoons from all the various parties.
toomuchglass
Original Author
14 years ago
I was just going to suggest that video ! The only thing I did different was hot glue the spoon petals ,instead of melting them together. Melting them just doesn't work.
beatrice_outdoors
14 years ago
I was checking out the Crafts forum this morning and came across this link in one of the posts. I figured I'd share for those who are interested. It's not a Youtube video, but they do have video instructions.

The flowers are incredible!

http://www.botanicalcutlery.com/

The link to the Crafts thread is also here-one person says she uses a candle, instead of a heat gun, to melt the spoons, which may or may not be easier on the fingers.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/crafts/msg111458099962.html?3

Beatrice
User
14 years ago
These have a lot of WOW!
I'd use them on a wreath myself. Those plastic spoons don't hold up in our New Mexico sunshine.
Great job.