Marbles are
pretty. And actually pretty useful. Here are some ideas:
Flower
power Add marbles
to a clear vase of flowers to add colour and texture to the stems.
Curtain
weight Lightweight
fabrics can billow, and - unless you like billowing curtains - cut a little
slit in the hem of the textile and weigh it down with a marble in each corner of the bottom
hems.
Wildlife
attractor The reflection of the sun hitting marbles in a birdbath attracts birds.
Design accessory Fill holes in your fence with marbles; creating a
delightful play of colour.
Level Tote a couple of marbles with you
when house hunting. A marble will quickly let you know if the floors are level.
Mixer Paint, lotions, anything that needs combining, a couple of
marbles will help do the trick.
Another way to jazz up our friend the mason jar Float candles in a mason jar with
marbles. Colourful and pretty. Also in terrariums, aquariums...
Pie weights
Keep piecrusts flat. Simply fill the bottom of the crust with a layer of (clean)
marbles and bake according to instructions. Let them cool before removing.
Massage tool Add marbles, Epsom salts and warm water to a foot bath and
roll your tootsies over them for an instant spa treatment.
Geocache item Make the find even more fun by adding marbles to the cache.
Boiling buddy
When the water boils, the marble rattles. Good safety measure too, in the event
you forget that the kettle is on.
Potted plants
Marbles are excellent aerators; add a layer to the base of a pot before putting
in soil, providing a place for water to collect so roots don’t get
waterlogged.
Educational tool Playing with marbles will help children understand math
and quantity, speed and gravity.
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