DIY Painted Christmas Ball Ornaments
Supplies:
Clear plastic ornaments
Acrylic (white) paint*
Poster paint
White school glue
Glitter
Water
*Not purchased at the dollar store
Instructions:
Prepare the ornament by carefully removing the metallic top piece. These are typically thin and easily bent, so be careful not to damage them.
Get your supplies together and prepare your work space with newspaper.
Below are the instructions for the two ornaments I've shown you.
Marbled Painted Ornaments:
- Mix a small amount of white acrylic in a cup or small bowl. Add a few drops of water and mix until the paint is thin enough to pour.
- Pour some of the white paint inside the ball. Slowly roll, twist and turn until the inside of the ball ornament is coated to your liking.
- Mix a second paint color with a small amount if water and mix until thin enough to pour. Pour a small amount inside the ornament as you did with the white and repeat the inner painting process.
- You can continue doing this with multiple colors until the desired effect is achieve. My only caution here is that too many colors can create a "muddy" look. If you'd like to use many colors, allow time for each coat to dry before adding the next color.
- Allow some time for the paint to dry. Then, carefully put the top piece back on the ornament.
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| Marbled Painted Ornament |
Solid with Glitter Painted Ornaments:
- Mix a small amount of white acrylic in a cup or small bowl. Add a few drops of colored paint (I used blue poster paint) and mix until desired color achieved. Remember you want to start with a white base and add tiny amount of color. It is easier to darken white paint, then to lighten dark paint. Then, add a few drops of water at a time and mix until the paint is thin enough to pour.
- Pour some of the mixed paint inside the ball. Slowly roll, twist and turn until the inside of the ball ornament is coated. You can put your thumb over the hole and shake gently, to help coat the entire inside.
- Allow time to dry. Then, carefully put the top piece back in.
- TIP: Set the ornament on an empty toilet paper roll to create a stand while you decorate.
- Create your design with thin lines of white school glue. Try to use only as much as you need, to avoid the glue from running or dripping along the ball. Then, shake glitter over the glue. Be sure to coat the glue lines thoroughly. The glue will dry clear so don't worry if it's not perfect.
- After the glue has dried, you can use a dry paint brush to brush away any stray glitter.
BONUS TIP: Fold up the paper you used for your work space, creating a crease where the glitter will shift into. Then, tap the paper gently and pour the excess glitter into a container. Over time, you will have a nice multi-colored rainbow of glitter to use in other projects. It will be less mess to clean up as well.
Feel free to comment below and let me know if you've tried this craft or have questions.
Have fun and happy crafting!
Joy
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