Craft your projects with polystyrene balls

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Craft Your Projects with Polystyrene Balls Whether they’re being used for packaging or as the integral part of a cupboard or box, polystyrene balls feature heavily in a variety of industrial uses. In addition, they’re also on the wish list of many craftspeople. This is because there are simply so many uses for them. So, if you happen to have one or more large polystyrene balls in the UK then you’re in luck because there are literally tons of things you can do with them. Below are some of the ways you can use polystyrene balls for craft projects.

Christmas Decorations Deck the halls with polystyrene balls might rhyme, but it hasn’t got quite a festive ring to it (and it’s a bit of a mouthful). However, when you consider that the many uses you could put the balls to, you’ll soon start to see why it should become the epitome of your Yuletide celebrations. Why not create tree ornaments (with sequins, glitter or decoupage paper), a large pudding decoration for the centre of your table, or use glitter coated balls as the centre of your room decoration (in replacement of balloons)?

Floristry Whether you’re creating a bouquet or a display, as a florist polystyrene was meant for you. Of course, if you’re using fresh flowers, you’d probably be better using an oasis which can soak up water. However, many people, and many brides for that matter, prefer the use of artificial or dried flowers because the effects last so much longer. Alternatively, many people are considering beads and brooches, crocheted flowers or origami ones which can be used in place of flowers for their bouquets. Polystyrene offers a


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