Make your own juggling balls; A Barnesy Bags how-to - Many years ago, I wanted a new set of beanbags to learn to juggle five balls with. I was a poor impoverished ex-student, so I couldn't afford the set of suede beanbags I had my eye on. So I decided to have a go at making a set for myself. They turned out well. A few years later I showed a set to Ben Beever, who said 'Yeah, I'll have fifteen'. As soon as Ben got his set, 'Barnesy Bags' became famous (or at least infamous!) and demand for them went through the roof.

How to make Russian Balls - I've come to notice that a whole lot more people than I thought are interested in "Russian" balls - hollow plastic juggling balls filled with sand. Yes, it's easy to make them on your own and it's really cheap. This article provides step-by-step instructions for anyone interested in making their own set.

Sewing Patterns for Juggling - This booklet is a collection of experimental juggling ball sewing patterns that were generated using a combination of Kaleidotile, Plate-n’-Sheet, AutoCAD, and of course, Dave Barnes’ famous Barnesy Bags how-to. Feel free to try out these patterns and make your own set of juggling balls!

Heavy Balls - Juggling balls that are much heavier than your regular set is a good way to improve your skills. Here is a guide to making a set of exercise balls.

Low cost juggling balls: Sand Filled Tennis Balls - If you are new to juggling or just want to run a juggling workshop...

Stretching a balloon over a large ball - How to make your home made juggling balls look good in rubber.