Just made and I wrapped each ball in white lights before adding spray foam. Attached the lights with duct tape every so often. You can’t see the tape once foam is in. My snowman glows beautifully. Thanks for the video
what about putting lights around the balls then spraying., or popping the balls after done and creating a whole all the way through for a spotlight to shine up through it?
These are awesome!!! I have a couple of questions for you??? Beach balls don’t stay full so does the foam collapse? How do you store yours as I would need to put them in my attic where can get super hot in the summer would they survive? Last question how do you come up with these great ideas? Lol I can see why they would put you on the news your yard must be amazing and tons of people must drive by to see your home:) tfs stay safe and God Bless:)
Spraying insulation foam with water will help it cure faster. About 3-5 minutes after spraying it will form a skin that will enable you to touch and therefore shape/mold the foam without it sticking to your hands. You have to move quick because it cures quick but it makes for a lot of potential creative endeavors. I recommend loctite foam rather than great stuff as its easier to work with. The large gap variety would be ideal for this project.
Very cool! Here is a tip for you, unlike the white styrofoam or pink/blue foam board insulation, you can use spray paint on the expandable foam without out it melting it. Takes a lot less time to paint and gets into the cracks & crevices much better. 😀
This is very clever!!! I love how innovative you are. Very creative. If I wanted to add arms what would you say would be the best way to attach them to the snowman?
That is really cute. I think I might even try mini ones if I can't do the big ones with cost this year. Compared to what you buy out there already done your way is cheaper plus it's a custom look you can do to fight your style and theme.
Will it still hold it’s shape if the beach balls deflate after it is made? I am worried about storing it in extreme temperatures. I love it! You are so creative!
Can you think of a way to make an “access point” to pull out the deflated beach balls? Or would it even possible? Trying to see if if could reuse them to make multiples.
You’re gonna get me in trouble lol I just built a catacomb entry way for Halloween. Used 20 cans of spray foam lol now onto my Christmas projects 😂 Love your videos!!!
So cool!!!! ⛄️ It would be nice to hear about how much money you spent on your projects, I know it vary depending on where your viewer is but would give us an idea. We rent and don’t have a yard but I’m going to try a smaller version for by our front door!!!! Thank you!
Is that Great Stuff waterproof? Like what if it rains or snows? Will it be ok? I just found your video I did hit subscribe and clicked for all notifications too. I’m really excited about this because when I was in elementary school my mom was the BEEZ NEEZ when it came to volunteering for EVERYTHING! She single handed put our schools Christmas play prop’s together and I am (attempting) to recreate the snowman she made. The way she done it was she got 3 of the punching balloons (the ones that blow up huge and have the rubber bands) well she blew them up 3 different sizes and then covered them with the Elmer’s white glue and newspaper she made it like 1/4 inch thick to give it strength. After all 3 were completely dry she painted them white but wasn’t happy with that. I guess it wasn’t the look she was going for. So then she bought a few bags of jumbo cotton balls and glued those on and was happy with that. But I’m wanting to make it so I can use it hopefully for years and you can’t clean cotton lol it going to collect dust. So I’m thrilled I found your video! She made her snowman in the mid 80s and I’m pretty sure that great stuff wasn’t even invented yet lol. I’m aware that I just dated myself hahahaha. But she done the best she could and was a perfectionist. Anyways I’m definitely going to be making a snowman and I’ll for sure be using the great stuff. Ty Kim
Thank you so much for this message, Kim. Great stuff expanding foam IS weatherproof, you just have to make sure to paint it otherwise the expanding foam turns yellow. I really like the method that I used because it creates a very sturdy core for the snowman. After the expanding form has dried, you can pop the beach balls with a knife or deflate the beach balls to reuse them again. Sounds like your mom was so good at arts and crafts! Thank you for sharing the story of how she made her props
Amazing! I have a few questions: What size buttons did you use for the eyes? What is the carrot made of? Does this break down for storage? Thank you for this tutorial! 🙌🏼
Thank you! So it doesn’t break down because of the adhesive to stick each ball together. Therefore, it must be stored as one piece. I keep mine outside in the backyard covered with plastic tarp throughout the year and bring it out in December. The buttons are 2” ones from Amazon. Here’s the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07G6RPVJN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_uAj7FbDAJNS2F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 The carrot is actually a pen lol. It’s also from Amazon. Here’s the link: ALPI Carrot Pen www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ6GC5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_.Dj7FbWMR5GJS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I mean I only made it to withstand moderate windy conditions so I don’t know what to do if you live in a high wind area. We get windy weather here in NC and it never blew over
Thank you! It’s actually from Amazon. Here’s the link Forum Novelties Top Hat for Adults - Ringmaster, Magician, Steampunk Costume Accessory - One Size www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWIXS4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Qot7Fb4P77C3V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I wanna make something like this, but I want it lighted . I have 3D wire wreaths for the body, but I don’t know what to use to cover it. I’m not sure if I want to deal with great stuff again (used it for Halloween). Any suggestions?
I just found your videos. Besides being a hottie, WHERE do you store all of these things off season? You must not be able to use your garage for your cars LOL GREAT JOB !
This will be the third year that I use the same snowman outside and the only thing that I have to do each year is touch up the paint. Otherwise it’s lasted me so good
Omg !!! Omg !!!! Omg !!!! I LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩👍🏽👍🏽☃️❄️⛄️🌨. Great idea 💡 your the best ! I will try it this winter ❄️ I’ve been dipressed for so long 😞😢 but I watched some of your Halloween videos and I got motivated to celebrate Halloween 🎃 with my family . Thank you 🙏. Can you make more Halloween decorations easier to make ? I’m not very smart at using tools like the witch you made. Something easier please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, I’m glad my videos brought some joy to your day. I definitely have to start expanding my Halloween projects to make simpler projects as well as big ones
I made a new snowman this year and I show how I secured them. But essentially I used expanding foam Here’s the link. th-cam.com/video/vFTWCbT4F_8/w-d-xo.html
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY thanks for the info my husband works for a spray foam insulation company I wonder if they have extra to help me out? Haha….. I love your snowman and your video is very helpful.
@@OwlStarStampers That would be such a cost saving measure if they had extra to give him. I love spray foam, it’s so versatile and you can do so many things with it
@@briansharp823 yes you can, if you let out the air through the air spout. I always just stab them with a blade and throw them away but you can reuse if you carefully release the air
That is one expensive snowman. In my area it would cost about 74 dollars to make 3. 88 for the smaller ball 5.48 for the medium size 9.88 for the largest size 3.88 x 14 for 12oz cans of Walmart spray foam 3.78 for a Lowe's 1.5 feet rebar.
I think it’s actually inexpensive when you look at what it would cost to buy a similar item from a big box store. For example, Home Depot is selling a 5 foot snowman for $130 and a wooden, 36 inch snowman is selling for $106 at Micheal’s stores. $74 for a giant, 7 foot snowman is a small price to pay.
Giant Styrofoam balls, of this size or greater are far too expensive for the average DIY’er. A single 3 foot diameter ball can run you hundreds of dollars.
Hey Kent, if you can figure out how to do that, please let me know because I have been trying to do something like this but to no avail. I think I ruined like three beach balls attempting to do something like that 😞
Have you had much experience with expanding foam before? I ask because 14 cans of expanding foam is not expensive. It will cost you about $48. They’re $3.38 per can at Home Depot and $3.21 at Lowe’s - which is the cheapest foam. In contrast, Loctite is a bit pricier. It’s currently selling for $6.37 at Home Depot. So you’d spend $89 on 14 cans of white foam. Is Loctite a better product? Yes, it is but we are trying to make projects that are economical and available to the average person, like myself. Lastly, as with many polyurethane foam products, UV light affects the durability and color stability. Loctite is better than GreatStuff when it comes to UV protection but it is not immune to the yellowing factor. When Loctite is exposed to direct sun, as this snowman is, it will eventually yellow - not as extreme nor as quickly as GreatStuff but it will yellow. The only workaround to the yellowing factor is to keep the snowman indoors so that it stays white. That is why I painted mine with exterior grade white latex paint which has kept my snowman white for two years.
Honestly I would’ve preferred to have smoothed it out but you can’t sand expanding foam and I would’ve had to have used more expensive foam in order to squish it down
Just made and I wrapped each ball in white lights before adding spray foam. Attached the lights with duct tape every so often. You can’t see the tape once foam is in. My snowman glows beautifully. Thanks for the video
What a great idea! Thank you for the tip
Greatest thing ever. I just made one with the Loctite brand because they have it in bright white. I don't need to paint it. Hubby loves it.
How much was all the materials (spray foam) if you don't mind me asking
@@BIGGER_RED i got a case of 12 cans, the big ones for 24 bucks.
@@BIGGER_RED oh and my mistake yes still need to paint it by the end of xmas it was starting to discolor.
@@BIGGER_RED bigger than WHO, exactly?!🤣🤣
Isaac, let the TV station know you would like to do a segment on their station.
You are the best of all the DIY Christmas outdoor guys on TH-cam.
what about putting lights around the balls then spraying., or popping the balls after done and creating a whole all the way through for a spotlight to shine up through it?
Wowwwww ..😱😱😍😍. now this is something I feel like I could do ! They are so gorgeous thanks for sharing
These are awesome!!! I have a couple of questions for you??? Beach balls don’t stay full so does the foam collapse? How do you store yours as I would need to put them in my attic where can get super hot in the summer would they survive? Last question how do you come up with these great ideas? Lol I can see why they would put you on the news your yard must be amazing and tons of people must drive by to see your home:) tfs stay safe and God Bless:)
Spraying insulation foam with water will help it cure faster. About 3-5 minutes after spraying it will form a skin that will enable you to touch and therefore shape/mold the foam without it sticking to your hands. You have to move quick because it cures quick but it makes for a lot of potential creative endeavors. I recommend loctite foam rather than great stuff as its easier to work with. The large gap variety would be ideal for this project.
LOVE THESE!!! I would use the spray foam and attach two pvc pipes on the back to slide over rebar. That way they won’t blow away OR spin in the wind!
Thanks for the tip! 😃
I was think duct tape a picture to back then foam over?
Very cool! Here is a tip for you, unlike the white styrofoam or pink/blue foam board insulation, you can use spray paint on the expandable foam without out it melting it. Takes a lot less time to paint and gets into the cracks & crevices much better. 😀
This is one of the best diy decorations I have seen
There definitely not many guys out There like u who have great artistic taste 😍
I was wondering what you were going to use for the frame. Beach balls are a great idea.
LOVE YOUR SNOWMAN. SO CUTE... SO FUN
Thank you !
Wow, who would have thought of this. You have a very creative mine. Thank you.
Thank you so much
This video is great. Thank you!!!!! I’ need to creat 2 large snowmen for daughters school holiday parade.
This is my Favorite DIY Snow Man is Gorgeous I Love it so much great job
Cute !
Another good one.
I gotta try this .
This is very clever!!! I love how innovative you are. Very creative.
If I wanted to add arms what would you say would be the best way to attach them to the snowman?
Thank you! I used actual tree branches for mine and spray painted them black. Then I just pushed them through the foam where I wanted them.
How do they hold up over time?
Are you able to re-use them this year or did you have to re-make them?
That's so cool you were on the news!
Wanting to have it on my front porch? Any suggestions to get it to stand? Did you pop the beach balls after?
Thanks for the step by step! I know what I’m doing next year for my yard!
This is wonderful. Glad I found your video. I only do snowmen for all my decorations. Thank you for sharing.
You’re quite welcome Cynthia!
WOW!!! YOU made the news. Another amazing job
That is really cute. I think I might even try mini ones if I can't do the big ones with cost this year. Compared to what you buy out there already done your way is cheaper plus it's a custom look you can do to fight your style and theme.
He looks Cool (get the pun...LOL)....TFS
Will it still hold it’s shape if the beach balls deflate after it is made? I am worried about storing it in extreme temperatures. I love it! You are so creative!
I actually pop the beach balls once the foam dries. There’s no need for them. The foam forms a hard cover.
Can you think of a way to make an “access point” to pull out the deflated beach balls? Or would it even possible? Trying to see if if could reuse them to make multiples.
This is so cool but Won't the beach balls deflate over time/cold weather?
You’re gonna get me in trouble lol I just built a catacomb entry way for Halloween. Used 20 cans of spray foam lol now onto my Christmas projects 😂
Love your videos!!!
Do you take out the balls when it’s dry. And can you use gym balls
its looks amazing! such good techinque
Ok we gotta a local celebrity in the house- well deserved!
Any issues with the beach balls deflating in the weather?
This is my fav so far👻
Thank you !
So cool!!!! ⛄️ It would be nice to hear about how much money you spent on your projects, I know it vary depending on where your viewer is but would give us an idea. We rent and don’t have a yard but I’m going to try a smaller version for by our front door!!!! Thank you!
I make pumpkins this way. Here’s a tip.
Pop the beach ball or deflate it. It should peal away from the spray foam.
That’s what I always do.
How much would you sell one for? I’m going to do my first craft fair and these would be great to sell.
I love this been 75 i think i may try a little smaller but same technique
great idea's thanks for sharing.
Really nice , Amazing job
Definitely trying this next year!!
He is awesome!
DIY and reusable, nice!
Hold on you never said the editing was this clean. Bring on the content 🔥🔥
Love love love! They look fantastic 😊
You did an Amazing job! Absolutely love!!! Wouldn't mind having a couple🤗
Thank you!
That’s a sweet idea thanks for sharing!!!
No problem Linda!
So well presented and broken down, love this! Subbed!
Awesome Job!
Wow! This was so impressive! 🤩☃️
Is that Great Stuff waterproof? Like what if it rains or snows? Will it be ok? I just found your video I did hit subscribe and clicked for all notifications too. I’m really excited about this because when I was in elementary school my mom was the BEEZ NEEZ when it came to volunteering for EVERYTHING! She single handed put our schools Christmas play prop’s together and I am (attempting) to recreate the snowman she made. The way she done it was she got 3 of the punching balloons (the ones that blow up huge and have the rubber bands) well she blew them up 3 different sizes and then covered them with the Elmer’s white glue and newspaper she made it like 1/4 inch thick to give it strength. After all 3 were completely dry she painted them white but wasn’t happy with that. I guess it wasn’t the look she was going for. So then she bought a few bags of jumbo cotton balls and glued those on and was happy with that. But I’m wanting to make it so I can use it hopefully for years and you can’t clean cotton lol it going to collect dust. So I’m thrilled I found your video! She made her snowman in the mid 80s and I’m pretty sure that great stuff wasn’t even invented yet lol. I’m aware that I just dated myself hahahaha. But she done the best she could and was a perfectionist. Anyways I’m definitely going to be making a snowman and I’ll for sure be using the great stuff. Ty Kim
Thank you so much for this message, Kim. Great stuff expanding foam IS weatherproof, you just have to make sure to paint it otherwise the expanding foam turns yellow. I really like the method that I used because it creates a very sturdy core for the snowman. After the expanding form has dried, you can pop the beach balls with a knife or deflate the beach balls to reuse them again.
Sounds like your mom was so good at arts and crafts! Thank you for sharing the story of how she made her props
I’ve completed the 3 sections. What’s the best way to attach them to each other?? Hot glue??
Expanding foam in between to join them
This is awesome! Can’t wait to try it out
How did you attach them together? Great work, thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I used a bit of expanding foam to connect All 3 pieces together at their base. Expanding foam is a great adhesive
Can you use the beach balls over or you leave them inside
is this expanding foam waterproof or does the latex paint make it waterproof?
The latex paint makes it weatherproof
I love this.
Amazing! I have a few questions:
What size buttons did you use for the eyes? What is the carrot made of?
Does this break down for storage?
Thank you for this tutorial! 🙌🏼
Thank you! So it doesn’t break down because of the adhesive to stick each ball together. Therefore, it must be stored as one piece. I keep mine outside in the backyard covered with plastic tarp throughout the year and bring it out in December. The buttons are 2” ones from Amazon. Here’s the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07G6RPVJN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_uAj7FbDAJNS2F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The carrot is actually a pen lol. It’s also from Amazon. Here’s the link:
ALPI Carrot Pen www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ6GC5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_.Dj7FbWMR5GJS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to try this out for our next Christmas decorations 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Amazing job !!! Love it !!
Great tutorial! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks, will do!
Ficou lindo parabéns, eu amei, já me escrevi no canal.
Muito obrigado 😊
That's Fantastic!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
Looks amazing!
I love 💕 this snowman ☃️☃️. But you didn't show how you attached the body together!
Adorei parabéns pelo vídeo além de talentoso é bonitão
Love it!
Thank you!
I love it but what happens when the balls start deflating just curious
I actually remove the balls once it dries. I use a knife to pop them and then remove them
This is tank. Sending you my like ☺️
whoaaaa this is awesome!
Thank you, Luis :)
How do you keep it from blowing away. The Re bars are ok but I can see it taking off in stronger winds
I mean I only made it to withstand moderate windy conditions so I don’t know what to do if you live in a high wind area. We get windy weather here in NC and it never blew over
This is great!
Got anything Grinch?
Love it! Stunning! How can I make the top hat as well?
Thank you! It’s actually from Amazon. Here’s the link
Forum Novelties Top Hat for Adults - Ringmaster, Magician, Steampunk Costume Accessory - One Size www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWIXS4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Qot7Fb4P77C3V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
What were each size beach ball used? 42in 24in 16in? I want to make this!
Thats a lot of spray foam but I'm super excited!
Hey there, at min 0:31, I show on the screen that I used 42in, 36in and 24in beach balls.
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY my apologies. I must of missed that part. Thank you! 😌
@@clutz870 you’re good ☺️
I wanna make something like this, but I want it lighted . I have 3D wire wreaths for the body, but I don’t know what to use to cover it. I’m not sure if I want to deal with great stuff again (used it for Halloween). Any suggestions?
You’re in luck! I’m actually releasing an LED snowman tutorial in the next 2 weeks
I just found your videos. Besides being a hottie, WHERE do you store all of these things off season? You must not be able to use your garage for your cars LOL GREAT JOB !
Amazing!
Thank you so much
Would this with stand rain, snow, wind? Would love to make for my 2nd floor balcany
This will be the third year that I use the same snowman outside and the only thing that I have to do each year is touch up the paint. Otherwise it’s lasted me so good
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY ok. Awesome. Thank you so much for responding
Omg !!! Omg !!!! Omg !!!!
I LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩👍🏽👍🏽☃️❄️⛄️🌨. Great idea 💡 your the best ! I will try it this winter ❄️ I’ve been dipressed for so long 😞😢 but I watched some of your Halloween videos and I got motivated to celebrate Halloween 🎃 with my family . Thank you 🙏.
Can you make more Halloween decorations easier to make ? I’m not very smart at using tools like the witch you made. Something easier please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, I’m glad my videos brought some joy to your day. I definitely have to start expanding my Halloween projects to make simpler projects as well as big ones
This is amazing!! 😵🤩
Back at ya
Can it get wet if it 🌧 rains???..
You live in charlotte area? So do I! My light show display was on fox 46 last year.
I’m in Mount Holly 😊 do have a link to the story?
Can I use balloons instead of beach balls?
You could but that would be a super small snowman
How did you secure them to each other?
I made a new snowman this year and I show how I secured them. But essentially I used expanding foam
Here’s the link. th-cam.com/video/vFTWCbT4F_8/w-d-xo.html
140 $ just for foam is alot for a snowman O.o ty for guide though :)
Hahahah I love it!
How to store it?
About how much did this cost to make?
With all the accessories as you see in the video it’s about $150-$170.
The bulk of the money goes to expanding foam
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY thanks for the info my husband works for a spray foam insulation company I wonder if they have extra to help me out? Haha….. I love your snowman and your video is very helpful.
@@OwlStarStampers That would be such a cost saving measure if they had extra to give him. I love spray foam, it’s so versatile and you can do so many things with it
Can you get more then one use from the beach balls or you leave them inside?
@@briansharp823 yes you can, if you let out the air through the air spout. I always just stab them with a blade and throw them away but you can reuse if you carefully release the air
What sizes are the balls? Same size?
Within the first 35 seconds I show on screen the sizes of all three balls..
That is one expensive snowman. In my area it would cost about 74 dollars to make
3. 88 for the smaller ball
5.48 for the medium size
9.88 for the largest size
3.88 x 14 for 12oz cans of Walmart spray foam
3.78 for a Lowe's 1.5 feet rebar.
I think it’s actually inexpensive when you look at what it would cost to buy a similar item from a big box store. For example, Home Depot is selling a 5 foot snowman for $130 and a wooden, 36 inch snowman is selling for $106 at Micheal’s stores.
$74 for a giant, 7 foot snowman is a small price to pay.
Where’s the newsclip!? Lol!
You should do a styrofoam one
It’s too time consuming when foam is easier
What if we just use giant styrofoam balls 👀
Giant Styrofoam balls, of this size or greater are far too expensive for the average DIY’er. A single 3 foot diameter ball can run you hundreds of dollars.
Very clever but I would think over time the balls would deflate.
Great assumption but expansion foam only needs a temporary base until it cures, once its cured, the balls aren't needed...
what if I used an inflatable ball or something similar but filled it with expanding foam instead of spraying the outside?
Hey Kent, if you can figure out how to do that, please let me know because I have been trying to do something like this but to no avail. I think I ruined like three beach balls attempting to do something like that 😞
Alternatively, you’re gonna need about 4 guys and a lot of snow
ok the expanding foam looks fun to play with but i know it’s probably not😭
Yes please don’t play with expanding foam lol a single drop on your skin is an awful cleanup challenge
Not to mention, it’s pretty pricey
14 cans. Geez that’s expensive. I won’t be trying this. Plus great stuff is inferior to loctite foam. Loctite is pure white not yellow.
Have you had much experience with expanding foam before? I ask because 14 cans of expanding foam is not expensive. It will cost you about $48. They’re $3.38 per can at Home Depot and $3.21 at Lowe’s - which is the cheapest foam. In contrast, Loctite is a bit pricier. It’s currently selling for $6.37 at Home Depot. So you’d spend $89 on 14 cans of white foam. Is Loctite a better product? Yes, it is but we are trying to make projects that are economical and available to the average person, like myself.
Lastly, as with many polyurethane foam products, UV light affects the durability and color stability. Loctite is better than GreatStuff when it comes to UV protection but it is not immune to the yellowing factor. When Loctite is exposed to direct sun, as this snowman is, it will eventually yellow - not as extreme nor as quickly as GreatStuff but it will yellow.
The only workaround to the yellowing factor is to keep the snowman indoors so that it stays white. That is why I painted mine with exterior grade white latex paint which has kept my snowman white for two years.
woww this is amazing! but wait before i stan do u support blm 😳😳
✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿
Wouldn't it been better to kinda smooth it out??
Honestly I would’ve preferred to have smoothed it out but you can’t sand expanding foam and I would’ve had to have used more expensive foam in order to squish it down
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY ah