The Yarn Bowl

The other day as I was waiting for the big disappointment known as the 2012 Superbowl, I decided to finally get started on a project that I have been wanting to try.  I first saw this on, you guessed it, Pinterest.  I actually saw this version

I like it a lot so I have really wanted to try it out.  I didn't want to go the paper mache route I tried it with Mod Podge.  All I can say is I will probably be trying this again, using the paper mache method.  I decided to use some multi colored yarn I had purchased last Halloween ( I was trying to make a lion costume...it didn't go well)

I did use the same idea of using a mixing bowl and wrapping saran wrap around it.  I also put some saran wrap down on my table to try and keep the mess to a minimum. 

First I put some Mod Podge on the saran wrapped bowl, mistake #1. 

Then I started to coil the yarn around the bowl.

After completing the coiling, I put a layer of Mod Podge on the top of the yarn.  This was tricky since the yarn didn't want to stay in place and moved around a little bit. 

I let the bowl sit overnight to dry and this was the result. 

after lifting off the bowl i used as a mold

I found that since I had put the Mod Podge on the saran wrap I can't peel it off.  But I sort of liked the way the saran wrap looked like ice or glass when the light shone through. 


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light would really help this effect



As you can tell by the horrible lighting I took these last photos right before going to bed.  I was exhausted, sad, disappointed, and many other emotions from the Patriots losing the Superbowl.  Oh well, maybe next year.  I am going to try this again using the paper mache method that I first saw.  I am going to use something to color the paper mache glue tho because I don't want white.  That was the only thing I did not like about the original. 

tnt

***Update***

This little guy didn't do so well while I was at work.  Oh well, maybe more yarn would do the trick?