How to make a ball and chain

1 used bowling ball
1 7" screw
1 washer
1 snap hook
6' of chain
25 mL of 2-part epoxy
1 can of spray paint
1 pair of latex gloves, optional
1 can of compressed air, optional
some sort of stirring stick - I used a chopstick
white out



If you don't know where to find a bowling ball:
- check your local bowling alleys
- check the classifieds online

Make a painting chamber using an old box. It'll save your walls and floor. I used an old peanut can as a stand for the ball. This way, I can spray all but a small portion of the bowling ball. This also prevents the wet ball from rolling around and being covered in dirt.
When spraying, hold the can at least 12" away. This will prevent the paint from 'running'. You will need to apply a few coats of paint. Rotate the ball on its stand for each coat to have a uniform color.
Once you're finished painting, let it fully dry. I left mine in the garage overnight.



Once the ball is painted, thread the screw into the ball and then unscrew it. This will make it easier for you to screw it in later, when you have epoxy setting.

I used a screwdriver to roughen up the inside of the hole - to make the epoxy stick better. I then used a can of compressed air to get all of the bits of foam out.

Put on your gloves and get busy. I filled the hole part way with epoxy, and gave it a few stirs. I then put the screw through the washer, put that through the last chain link and screwed it into the ball, topping off the epoxy as I went along.



Once the epoxy dries, you're all set. I gave it 24 hours for the epoxy to set, but 12 hours should be ok. Check the label on the package of epoxy you bought.

Optional: Grab whiteout and write the bride-to-be's name on the ball.

I made mine for a stag party, and here are the results: