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rsylvester Loyal user Trying to learn to BP a duck in 269 Posts 
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It may be a local thing, but I searched Hobby Lobby and Michael's both and couldn't find cork balls. The clerks just looked at me with a blank stare, when I asked. I ended up getting some Styrofoam balls that were dense enough to accept paint. They're about the same weight as the fuzzy balls with plastic sets, or probably cork balls. They're easy to handle. But I'm expecting cork might be better.
Good advice, Bill, on using the long needle to hold the ball while burning it. LOL. |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts
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I've found the clerks at Hobby Lobby and Michael's to be largely unhelpful. Most of these shops have a section with cork boards. Sometimes you will find bags of cork balls there, as well.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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Dale J. O'Neill Regular user I can't believe I only have 132 Posts
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Instead of mouse balls, which is what I tried first, I bought 5/8" ball bearings and covered them with leather lacing made into a monkey fist. The result is balls 7/8" that are heavy and will not roll too far on the table. They are just the right size for my Johnson Cups. I also made the same but used 3/4" ball bearings, these are 1" when finished and a bit heaver but they don't nest as well on my cups.
I used different color lace to cover them, red, purple, blue, and even brown for my practice set. As far as getting an older look you could try plain leather boot laces. They would age well after use and get that older look and feel. The only problem I have with the subdued colors is that they are harder to see for the spectators unless you are performing close up. Good Luck |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts
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This is why you need to consider the color of your performing surface and the color of your wardrobe when you are selecting the balls for the cups and balls. Even if you consider yourself an impromptu performer, these things MUST be taken into account.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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djkuttdecks Special user Portland 662 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 13:41, Donnie Buckley wrote: I have attempted the Ramsey routine a few times (in practice only) and it is, in my opinion, absolutely needed to have the balls constructed in this manner. The method in which Ramsay conceals and palms balls is near impossible for the average persons hands unless the balls are hand cut from cork. They are less like circles and more lime 12 sided dice. They are also significantly smaller then what you normally see in modern routines. -Lee |
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Octopus Sun Special user Wiggle Wiggle 586 Posts
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On 2011-10-14 23:15, rsylvester wrote: I specifically mentioned Fishing tackle shops for cork spheres, not craft stores, big difference. |
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Damian Veteran user 363 Posts
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I made monkey fists with small-sized glass marbles as cores. I used a pretty thin, white leather strip, narrowly cut, to wrap them. Through regular use, the white becomes dirty, which gives it a nice worn look that might fit your needs. I don't know when the monkey fist wrap was invented, but if I saw such a ball in Game of Thrones, or a similar period piece, I would think it fit the era. Because of the glass core, the balls have a lovely weight and the leather makes them easy to handle and palm. I chose a red felt performing surface for visibility with the balls; although they have darkened with use, they show up well against the red.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts
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On 2011-10-26 19:19, Duaut wrote: I'm the one who mentioned the craft stores -- three posts past your post about the fishing tackle shops. Pay attention.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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MysticJohn New user 50 Posts
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Brett Sherwoods balls are nice, good weight to them. Wow that didn't sound right did it ?, lol
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Alan Munro.jpg "View Profile") Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts
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Could wood stain could be applied to cork balls, without the color coming off on the hands? There are some nice colors of stain that could produce a unique look.
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