{"id":28314,"date":"2017-04-24T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=28314&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=28314"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:21:35","slug":"diy-gumball-machine-for-candy-etc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2017\/04\/24\/diy-gumball-machine-for-candy-etc\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold &amp; Teal DIY Gumball Machine For Candy etc."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28337\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-18.png\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28224\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine would look gorgeous anywhere in your home! It&#8217;s made from an inexpensive clay pot &amp; a glass bowl and is super easy to make.\u00a0 We used ours for candy treats. If you like clay pot crafts, you&#8217;ve got to check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/05\/17\/lovely-little-diy-sugar-bowl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lovely Little DIY Sugar Bowl<\/a>, our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2017\/04\/25\/elegant-diy-clay-pot-sugar-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elegant DIY Clay Pot Sugar Dispenser<\/a>\u00a0 and our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2017\/04\/25\/diy-cake-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Small DIY Cake Stand With A Variety of Uses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>DIY Gumball Machine Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>4&#8243; Clay flower pot (this was the best size to fit a standard round bowl )<\/li>\n<li>4&#8243; Terracotta plate<\/li>\n<li>Round glass\u00a0bowl.\u00a0 (Dollar Store or Walmart in the craft section.) For our pot it was 3.5&#8243; tall with a 3&#8243; opening.<\/li>\n<li>Paper Towles<\/li>\n<li>Masking tape<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2oEp0gp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epoxy<\/a> or Strong Clear Glue<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2N6EPJe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wood Knob<\/a>\/Drawer Pull of your choice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2q0EehH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acrylic Paint, Teal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2phknNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spray Paint, Gold<\/a> (We used Rust-Oleum Bright Gold)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28224\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Gather your supplies.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28340\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/>Begin by painting the clay pot in the color of your choice.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28341\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-2.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>Turn the clay plate upside down and paint the base. \u00a0Be sure to paint beneath the rounded edge as this may show when in use.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28342\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-3.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>Once dry, mark off your design with masking tape. \u00a0TIP: we place the tape along the edge of a paper towel to create quick and easy protection for the rest of the project while spray painting.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28343\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-4.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>For our geometric design, create two tape lines, leaving a triangle exposed. \u00a0Wrap a paper towel around all surfaces besides the triangle to prevent over-spray.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28344\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-5.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>Place masking tape along the plate about 1\/2&#8243; off from the center. \u00a0Be sure to fit it into the grooves as you go. \u00a0Cover the remaining portion of the plate\u00a0with a paper towel.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28345\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-6.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>Spray paint the visible areas of the pot and plate with the color of your choice. \u00a0We opted for a metallic gold.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28346\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-7.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>If you are using a wooden knob, be sure to paint it as well.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28347\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-8.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/>Once dry, squeeze a small amount of the epoxy into the mixing tray.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28348\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-9.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/>Mix well, using the provided stick or a craft stick.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28349\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-10.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>Turn the clay pot upside down and apply a ring of epoxy around the bottom.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28350\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-11.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/>Place the glass bowl on top of the epoxy and center.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-12.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>Apply a small amount of epoxy to the bottom of the knob.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28352\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-13.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/>Place in the center of the clay plate on the painted side. \u00a0Let epoxy dry overnight.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28353\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-14.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" \/>Once dry, place the small plate on top of the glass dish to create a lid and you&#8217;ll have an adorable candy dish!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28354\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DIY-Gumball-Machine-For-Candy-15.png\" alt=\"A beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine, made from a clay pot &amp; a glass bowl. Use it for gum, candy or a variety of other things!\" width=\"630\" height=\"1049\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This beautiful gold &amp; teal version of the classic DIY gumball machine would look gorgeous anywhere in your home! It&#8217;s made from an inexpensive clay pot &amp; a glass bowl and is super easy to make.\u00a0 We used ours for candy treats. 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