Monday, September 26, 2011

More Hand Blown concrete bowls!





I'm so excited about these concrete art pieces. They are so much fun to pour.  They are all round in four different sizes, but the opening is unique in each one, causing each one to glow differently. 

These Hand Blown concrete art bowls along with a few more will be making their way to Wealthy at Charles this week.  I'll will be pouring more for the fall season.  They will make a wonderful display anywhere in your home.  And of course, if you have have questions or comments, please email me or comment below.
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47 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    can you explain the way to make them?

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    I want to know as well they are gorgeous!! :-)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Hi Amy, they are gorgeous!!! Can we make them?

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  4. AnonymousMarch 6, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    These are beautiful. If you painted them gold or silver on the inside I bet they would glow even more!

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  5. AnonymousApril 4, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    how to do it yourself?

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  6. UnknownApril 26, 2015 at 3:37 AM

    So beautiful😍
    How do you make them?

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:12 PM

      CHECK THIS LINK OUT. IT HAS INSTRUCTIONS BUT THEY'RE IN GERMAN OR SOMETHING...
      http://www.viva-decor.de/images/portal/Flyer/Beton-fuer-Kreative.pdf

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    2. AnonymousDecember 24, 2016 at 10:58 PM

      Instructions are in multiple languages, including english.

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    3. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:49 PM

      Not to hard, just cement over a balloon! Youtube videos on how to do it.

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  7. LottaApril 27, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    How do u make them? I just love this bowl of happines

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:12 PM

      CHECK THIS LINK OUT. IT HAS INSTRUCTIONS BUT THEY'RE IN GERMAN OR SOMETHING...
      http://www.viva-decor.de/images/portal/Flyer/Beton-fuer-Kreative.pdf

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  8. Amy GrevingMay 22, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks for all the interest everyone! I'm sorry to tell you I don't want to share this at this time as these art pieces are one of my most popular sellers. I do sell my art as well if interested.

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    1. AnonymousOctober 9, 2015 at 3:41 AM

      Ha looks like you've been figured out. Now we can make our own "art". haha

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    2. bimba1001October 18, 2015 at 1:29 PM

      jajaja Amy,muy mal

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    3. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2016 at 9:29 PM

      Just curious "Anonymous"...how many of these have you now made? (Something tells me it would be one big ol' "Pinterest Fail".) And Amy? You're very talented and I admire your work. Nicely done!

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    4. Amy GrevingJanuary 29, 2016 at 7:33 AM

      Thank you and thanks for those kind words!

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  9. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    How much do you charge for a set of 4? Can they be used as planters also?

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:13 PM

      CHECK THIS LINK OUT. IT HAS INSTRUCTIONS BUT THEY'RE IN GERMAN OR SOMETHING...
      http://www.viva-decor.de/images/portal/Flyer/Beton-fuer-Kreative.pdf

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  10. Amy GrevingMay 28, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    It depends on which size you order - small (6") $35.00; medium (8") $45.00; large (10") $55.00. I wouldn't advise putting soil directly in the bowl but to insert a pot liner as the bowl does not have a drainage hole. Thanks for your interest!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2016 at 4:18 PM

      Or maybe you can use plans with very few needs of water...or use some rubber material to isolate the humidity from the concrete walls

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  11. AnonymousJune 4, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    This is the same concept as making paper mache bowls or lampshades from string and white glue. Or even chocolate bowls. Not difficult at all once you master not breaking the baloon.

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    1. UnknownOctober 5, 2016 at 11:35 AM

      I'm sure it takes much more skill to make these beautiful bowls than to just not break the baLLoon. If you make one of these or a chocolate bowl in Papier-mâché let me know, I'd love to see your work. You know, when you demean the work of someone who makes a living as an artist, especially for something you yourself have never done, you come across as jealous. And, when you leave typos in your post, you lose any credibility you may have had before you made your snarky comment.

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    2. UnknownJanuary 29, 2019 at 3:12 PM

      I like your reply.

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  12. dragonswingJune 24, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    Really disappointing when this project is listed as a link on a DIY site and then find they are only for sale.
    Very pretty.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:13 PM

      CHECK THIS LINK OUT. IT HAS INSTRUCTIONS BUT THEY'RE IN GERMAN OR SOMETHING...
      http://www.viva-decor.de/images/portal/Flyer/Beton-fuer-Kreative.pdf

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    2. AnonymousJune 16, 2016 at 7:22 AM

      I agree. Don't list them on a DIY site only to try and peddle them out. List them on Etsy. Otherwise, i'll just use my own mixture and balloons filed with water.

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    3. UnknownOctober 5, 2016 at 11:40 AM

      Amy didn't give out that link, someone else found something similar and posted it. Piss and moan at her. Amy is an artist and this is how she makes a living, why would she tell everyone the recipe for her success? Besides, Google it for cryin' out loud.

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    4. EveryonehasoneFebruary 28, 2019 at 11:39 PM

      Lol

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    5. EveryonehasoneFebruary 28, 2019 at 11:40 PM

      Agreed

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    6. Body roomsMay 16, 2020 at 8:46 AM

      Because its diy not a for sale thread

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  13. AnonymousJuly 9, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Old glass ball type light fixture with a balloon inside pour concrete between the two let dry pop the balloon and crack the pot and you have the bowls

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:11 PM

      CHECK THIS LINK OUT. IT HAS INSTRUCTIONS BUT THEY'RE IN GERMAN OR SOMETHING...
      http://www.viva-decor.de/images/portal/Flyer/Beton-fuer-Kreative.pdf

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    GUYS CHECK THIS LINK OUT. IT HAS INSTRUCTIONS BUT THEY'RE IN GERMAN OR SOMETHING...
    http://www.viva-decor.de/images/portal/Flyer/Beton-fuer-Kreative.pdf

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  15. XYZOctober 6, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    http://www.viva-decor.de/images/portal/Flyer/Beton-fuer-Kreative.pdf

    This link explains it, in german as well as in english, french and I think spanish =)

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  16. bimba1001October 18, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    gracias tascha.amy,ya lo tengo.muy mal tu publicidad en Diy espero no vendas

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  17. wanna-beeOctober 19, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Beautiful work! I love the smooth surface.

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    1. Amy GrevingOctober 21, 2015 at 8:45 AM

      Thanks for the nice compliment! I appreciate it!

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  18. UnknownNovember 27, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    The cement is only available in Europe, comes from Germany... s&h will cost more than the product unfortunately

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  19. DIY 001May 18, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    I attempted making these last night. They were rather successful. You want to purchase quick-dry cement. And cheap party balloons. Make sure you have a covered work space and plastic gloves. Blow up the balloons about half way (not fully inflated) or just to desired size. Mix the water and cement. Use hands, trowel, disposable knife, or pop sickle stick to cover most of the balloon. If some shows through that's okay. Be sure to apply a thick coat of cement to the balloon. Let it dry overnight. When the mold has hardened you can "pop" the balloon with a needle. The mold will be VERY brittle so be careful. That's as far as I have gotten. once the mold has hardened I imagine I can simply apply more patches of wet cement to areas that are brittle to reinforce the structure. Very easy project. Her's are top-notch though. You can tell how thick the spheres are. I'll have to play around with how to reinforce the bowls. Cheap materials though. Worth a try.

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    1. AnonymousDecember 22, 2023 at 8:34 AM

      Maybe add some fine gravel..or sand..I'm just guessing.

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  20. TeresaSeptember 18, 2016 at 7:14 PM

    How to make them, I have done about 10 now (besides the 3 I wrecked learning how to...and the mesh drywall tape makes them easy to keep thin.http://garden.org/ideas/view/rcn48/119/Tutorial-How-To-Make-a-Hollow-Concrete-Sphere/

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  21. UnknownDecember 5, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    Anywhere I can find a link to instructions in German? Nobody? No idea? Bueller? Bueller? OK - never mind.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2017 at 4:49 AM

    Here is a really good tutorial on how to make the cute little "concrete spheres"!
    http://www.home-dzine.co.za/craft/craft-concrete-pots.html

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