What can you make out of old bowling balls?

What can you make out of old bowling balls?

Garden decoration – with homemade ladybug figures

1. Ladybug figure.
2. Smiley design idea.
3. Bee design idea.
4. Glass ball for decoration.
5. Penny coins design.
6. A bowling ball turned into a garden decoration.
7. Peacock figure in the garden.
8. Purple bowling ball on a garden pedestal.

How do you paint old bowling balls?

Using light coats, spray paint the bowling ball surfaces that you can reach, then allow to dry about one hour before applying another coat of paint. Turn the bowling ball over, finger holes down, and continue spray painting to ensure an even coat of paint on the entire bowling ball.

Do bowling balls have a shelf life?

It may be that a new ball has at least ten or more years of reliable life and can benefit your game over that duration. If proper routine maintenance is performed on any bowling ball, the chances are that the ball will last five to ten years minimum with effectiveness and reliability.

How often should you de oil a bowling ball?

Every 50 to 100 games depending upon use, the amount of oil you bowl on, and how much weekly maintenance you do. The best way to preserve the perfor- mance of your bowling ball is to clean your ball regularly.

Are old bowling balls any good?

Sometimes older reactive balls are very dependable reacting pieces of equipment. If you encounter lane conditions which require you to play an outside line such as the PBA Cheetah pattern normally provides, resurfacing an older bowling ball just might match up well to that pattern.

What kind of paint do you use on a bowling ball?

Hardware, home improvement and department stores all carry spray paint in their inventory. You will want to search for an all-purpose spray paint. This type of item works well on different surfaces. Also, look for a glossy finish as well as quick drying.

Are there illegal bowling balls?

1 and that means effective today if you have a balance hole (or weight hole) in your bowling ball, it is officially illegal in USBC competition. It means if you have a bowling ball with a balance hole (typically drilled on the side and not used for gripping the ball), you cannot use it until that hole is plugged.

Do bowling balls deteriorate?

It depends on so many factors, from the number and frequency of uses, to its maintenance schedule, and even the climate where you live and the temperatures it’s exposed to. With proper maintenance, you should get at least 5-10 years out of a quality bowling ball.

What is the best bowling ball to use?

Best Bowling Balls of 2019 1. Brunswick Rhino Reactive – Best For Dry Lanes 2. Hammer Black Widow Legend – Best for Heavy Oil Lanes 3. Brunswick Kingpin – Best For Hook 4. Motiv Venom Cobra – Best Reactive Bowling Ball 5. Storm Code Red – Best Hybrid Reactive Coverstock Ball

How do you paint a bowling ball?

Put the bowling ball inside the cut out circle with the holes on top. Shake the spray paint vigorously. You will want to mix the paint before you begin changing the color of your bowling ball. Start at the top of the ball and spray in a circle. Move around the bowling ball from the top around the ball to the bottom.

How do you paint a bowling pin?

Paint the bowling pin with outdoor acrylic paint to resemble a butterfly. Apply the paint with a hobby or paint brush and allow it to dry thoroughly. Spray the bowling pin with clear coat for protection.