How do you hand paint Christmas ornaments?
Steps:
- Place ornament on top of the mug or glass.
- Dispense various paint colors onto an artist’s palette or plastic plate for easy access.
- Dip the tip of your paintbrush into one desired color and begin painting design onto the ornament.
- Before changing colors, make sure to clean brush in water and dry with paper towel.
What paint do you use on Christmas ornaments?
I prefer acrylic craft paint for the inside of an ornament. It’s inexpensive and comes in every color you could ever want. You can also glitter your ornaments, using my Glitter Ornament tutorial.
How do you paint vintage ornaments?
Liven up old ornaments and give them a fresh new personality with these money-saving tips: Spray paint them with pearlescent paint to give them a unified look. Hang ornaments outdoors on a suspended line to spray paint from all sides. Use light layers and several coats to eliminate drips.
How do you update old ornaments?
Take off the metal top of the ornament and paint a thin coat over the entire ball. Use a soft sponge brush for the best results. Place the ornaments on the drying rack until dry. Repeat with 2-3 coats until you have a beautiful metallic finish.
Do you need to seal wood slice ornaments?
Sealing wood slices can help to keep them from flaking and it also gives them a nice little polished look, which is a cool juxtaposition to their rugged edges and gnarled centers. Psst- You can check out a bunch of other wood slice ornaments here.
How do you paint a slab of wood?
Tips and Recommendations
- Use glue or primer before painting on the slice; otherwise, your paint will be absorbed into the wood and your image will not be clear.
- To set your image, simply add a coat of clear varnish and let dry.
- Another way to set your image is to use wood polish.