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Painted gumball machine fit for a princess

January 30, 2020 by Tracey Bellion Filed Under: DIY Projects 4 Comments

I’m so excited to bring you this DIY painted gumball machine!

A “blue Cinderella gumball machine”….was requested by one of my #fancygrands (however it was a gift from Santa…so shhhh!)

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DIY painted carousel gumball machine by Tracey's Fancy

I knew within minutes of the request that I would be combining Dixie Belle paints and Wood U Bend molds to create a royal painted gumball machine fit for a princess!!

I started with the basic red gumball machine that we all grew up with. 

(oh….and I’ve listed all products needed for this project in the shop section at the end of this blog for you to just click and shop).

After dismantling the body of the machine…I gave the red metal portion a single coat of Dixie Belle’s Slick Stick. It has a strong bonding agent that allows you to paint on any slick surface successfully.  Click here to learn more about Slick Stick and other proven ways to prep your DIY projects for success every time!

DIY painted carousel gumball machine by Tracey's Fancy

I used a pouncing motion with my brush to add this primer….to give a textured appearance.

 I then painted a single coat of Haint Blue (also by Dixie Belle) using the same pouncing technique.  

While that dried…I began layering and painting my molds.  I chose a gorgeous metallic by Dixie Belle called Pacific.  While the Pacific was still wet…I lightly brushed a bit of Peony over the top to give a deep purple hue as the blue mixed with the pink.  I let this dry. 

DIY painted carousel gumball machine by Tracey's Fancy

 
I added my black and white whimsical trim to the base of the machine using Fluff and Caviar….and let dry.

I then heated my molds (top of machine & bottom of bowl) per the WoodUBend instructions…..and shaped them to the domed glass.  I applied E6000 glue to the mold and held in place on the glass.  Once applied to the glass I then reheated the mold in place…and held firmly with my hands until cool.  I did this to both molds on the top and bottom of the dome. 

DIY painted carousel gumball machine by Tracey's Fancy

The mold that surrounds the silver coin plate is actually one mold that has been cut in half.  I warmed the mold and cut it right down the center with a knife.  It just cuts like putty and is sooooo easy to do!  I then followed the same glue process as above.  

DIY painted carousel gumball machine by Tracey's Fancy


I finished off the paint with shading and shadowing using a dry brush technique with Cobalt Blue….and final highlights using the Decor Wax Eternal by Redesign with Prima.  The gold stripes and polka dots were done with Liquid Leaf gold.  

I coated any of the painted areas (both machine and molds) with Clear Coat in Gloss by Dixie Belle.

And there you have it!!!  

DIY painted carousel gumball machine by Tracey's Fancy

A “blue Cinderella” painted carousel gumball machine for Miss Kinsey Blake Johnson….my #fancygrand #4!!!

This is just proof that you really can paint just about anything with…have you seen my painted chairs…or painted shoes…or painted aprons??

But back to this fancy & fabulous gumball machine…I have added this as an item that can be purchased from my website (local pickup only – San Antonio, TX)

In addition to this…..my Fancy & Fabulous Gumball Machine workshop in now available!

Shop: Painted Gumball Machine

The products listed here are what I used for this project!  Dixie Belle Paint company offers amazing products that will make all of your projects successful no matter what your skill level! Just click on any of the products shown below!  You can also find my favorite products and tools in my Amazon influencer list here.

Here’s how it works…these products are attached to MY NAME. When you purchase by clicking from my blog…..then Dixie Belle offers a kickback to me for referring you!  It doesn’t cost you any more to use my links….and the support helps me to bring you new projects!  So I thank you in advance!!!

Carousel Gumball Machine
Carousel Gumball Machine
WoodUBend 2152
WoodUBend 2152
WoodUBend 2093
WoodUBend 2093
WoodUBend 2092
WoodUBend 2092
Princess Gumballs
Princess Gumballs
Slick Stick
Moonshine Metallics
Moonshine Metallics
Haint Blue
Peony
Fluff DBP
Fluff
Cobalt Blue
Caviar
Decor Wax Eternal
Decor Wax Eternal
Liquid Leaf Classic Gold
Clear Coat Gloss
Clear Coat Gloss
E6000 glue

If you would like to paint your own furniture ….but need a little help getting started…I offer a furniture painting basics course that would be the perfect place!

Or if you are looking for more advanced techniques, check out all of my course offerings HERE.

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See you next week!

XOXO, 

Tracey

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DIY painted carousel gumball machine by Tracey's Fancy

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Comments

  1. Linda says

    January 31, 2020 at 11:30 am

    Who but you Miss Tracey could look at a simple fun all machine and see a Princess Carousel? I’ll bet no one. You are soooo creative and amazing. I bow to you lady!

    Reply
  2. Leslie Parker says

    February 2, 2020 at 10:02 am

    Seeing the visions in your head transform something ordinary to something magical is a joy to watch.

    Reply

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