How to Make a Rose Out of a Baseball

From the petals to the thorns, see how to make a rose out of a baseball in this step-by-step guide.

Introduction

A rose made out of a baseball is a unique and creative way to show your love for both America’s pastime and one of nature’s most beautiful flowers. While it may seem like a daunting task, with a few supplies and some time, you can make your own Baseball Rose. Here’s how:

What You’ll Need

1 baseball
1 sharp knife
1 pair of pliers
1 wire coat hanger
red duct tape
green duct tape
scissors
pink or red spray paint (optional)

Step One: The Base

Start by cutting a circular piece out of the leather of the baseball. Make sure that the circumference of this circle is about twice the size of the rose you want to end up with. Next, cut a slit into this circle, starting from the edge and going about halfway to the center. You should now have a donut shape.

Step Two: The petals

Using the sharp knife, cut 24 thin slices perpendicular to the equator of the apple. Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern on the cutting board, with the rounded edges of the slices pointing outwards, to resemble a flower. If necessary, trim the slices so that they are more uniform in size.

Step Three: The Stem

Now that you have your rose, it needs a stem! You can use a pipe cleaner, wire, or dowel for this. If you’re using a pipe cleaner, simply twist it around the base of the flower until it’s tight. If you’re using wire, make a loop at the end and twist it around the base of the flower. If you’re using a dowel, glue the flower to the top.

Step Four: The leaves

Now it’s time to add the leaves. You will need two sheets of green construction paper and a pair of scissors. Fold each sheet in half and then cut out a long, thin strip that is about 2 inches wide. Once you have your strips, cut them into small pieces that are about 1 1/2 inches long. Take your time with this step and make sure that all of your pieces are roughly the same size.

Now it’s time to add the leaves. You will need two sheets of green construction paper and a pair of scissors. Fold each sheet in half and then cut out a long, thin strip that is about 2 inches wide. Once you have your strips, cut them into small pieces that are about 1 1/2 inches long. Take your time with this step and make sure that all of your pieces are roughly the same size.

Use a glue stick to attach the leaves to the stem of your rose. Start at the bottom and work your way up, overlapping each leaf as you go. Once you’ve reached the top, trim any excess leaves so that they are even with the rest of the rose.

Step Five: Assembling your rose

Now that you have all the parts of your rose, it’s time to start assembling it.

Start by taking the petals and wrapping them around the center of the rose (the part where all the wires come together). You can use as many or as few petals as you want, depending on how full you want your rose to be.

Once you’re happy with the placement of the petals, take the green wire and wrap it around the base of the petals, securely holding them in place.

Next, take the leaves and arrange them however you like around the stem of the rose. Once you’re happy with their placement, use the green wire to secure them in place.

And that’s it! Your rose is now complete.

Tips and Tricks

If you want to make a rose out of a baseball, you’ll need to start with a clean, dry baseball. You’ll also need a sharp knife, a pair of pliers, and some wire.

Start by cutting a slit in the baseball with the knife. Then, using the pliers, carefully widen the slit until it’s about an inch wide.

Next, take the wire and make a loop at one end. Then, insert the wire into the slit in the baseball and twist it around to form the center of the rose.

Now, begin wrapping the wire around the center of the rose, adding more wire as you go. As you wrap, be sure to keep the coils close together so that the rose will be nice and full.

When you’re finished wrapping, use the wire to secure the end of the rose by making a loop at the end and tucking it in between two coils of wire.

Your rose is now complete!

Conclusion

To make a rose out of a baseball, you will need:
-1 baseball
-1 pair of scissors
-1 green twist tie
-1 piece of green floral tape

Step 1: Cut a slit in the baseball with the scissors. Cut the slit about halfway around the circumference of the ball.

Step 2: Wrap the green twist tie around the center of the ball, just above the slit. This will be the stem of your rose.

Step 3: Insert one end of the floral tape into the slit and wrap it around the ball, covering the twist tie. Continue wrapping until you reach the other end of the slit. Trim any excess tape.

Your rose is now complete!