{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"2ad74259-5173-56e7-b18a-437476431976","slug":"glittery-string-decor-ball-from-a-balloon-2ad742","title":"DIY String Decorative Ball","teaser":"Turn colorful string and a balloon into a glittery decorative sphere.","category":"home-interior","time_bucket":"weekend","budget_bucket":"under_10","difficulty":"intermediate","kids_friendly":true,"mess_level":"high","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":1440,"topic_tags":["string-art","decor","glitter"],"occasion_tags":[],"materials":[{"name":"Balloon","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Colored string or yarn","quantity":"as needed"},{"name":"Clear glue","quantity":"1 bottle"},{"name":"Glitter","note":"optional","quantity":"as needed"},{"name":"Glass bowl","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Rubber gloves","note":"optional","quantity":"1 pair"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Place the inflated balloon on top of a glass bowl for 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wrapping more string in a crisscross 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DIY String Decorative Ball
Turn colorful string and a balloon into a glittery decorative sphere.
