Budget DIY: Embroidery Hoop Orbs

These industrial-style orbs look expensive, but they’re so cheap to make! Follow along with the easy DIY to make your own!

These orbs look like a million bucks, but they’re made out of embroidery hoops! Stain them, or paint them a fun color, whatever appeals to you. Add an industrial touch to your home on the cheap with this super easy DIY!

What you will need:

– 8″ German embroidery hoop

– flour sack dish towel

– Minwax Wood Finish in Dark Walnut (or any other stain or color you like)

Step 1:

Disassemble each embroidery hoop.

Step 2:

Use an old rag (or a foam brush) to stain all surfaces of each embroidery hoop piece. Allow it to dry completely.

Step 3:

Slide the pieces together to form an orb (see picture below). Tighten the hoop screws as needed.

That’s it! Now, find a place to display your masterpiece! How about making a few more and displaying them in a group? Whichever way you choose to display them, these orbs look great and add elegance to any space.

Photos and idea: Aka Design.