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Painted Christmas Ornaments

Painted Christmas Balls

Painted Christmas Balls
Painted Christmas Balls (bottom view)

Instructions

Get your favorite colors of acrylic paint and have some fun! My ornaments are inspired by the colors and patterns in both Mexican art as well as Peruvian. But you can make your ornaments with any theme in mind!
1. Paint the base color of your ornament and let dry.
2. Add designs and let dry.
3. Spray with an acrylic clear sealer and let dry.
4. Ready to hang on the tree!

Difficulty:

Category: Other

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Unisex

Style: Ethnic, Holiday, Funky, Whimsical


Materials

Clear glass ball ornaments available at most craft stores. Acrylic paints, a clear sealer.

What was your inspiration?

Mexican and Peruvian textiles and artwork.

What are you most proud of?

Inexpensive and fun holiday gifts!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Have some fun and don't be afraid of color!

 

7 comments

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bethmeerk621573 on craftsy.com
Dec 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely...inspiring....I'd love to see a photo of YOUR Christmas tree!! Thank you for your generous sharing!
smsayler11083619 on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful
Lesley Stein on craftsy.com
Dec 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I'm glad I saw this! I've got some glass ornaments that I was trying to figure out what to do wth them :-)
Sheila Zachariae on craftsy.com
Sheila Zachariae
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ooo, I love these! Going to try it myself! Thanks for sharing!
Lola Jenkins on craftsy.com
Lola Jenkins
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful.
Shoestring on craftsy.com
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful patterns and colors--I love them! Congratulations on your amazing project. You inspire me.
Beadworx on craftsy.com
Dec 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Shoestring! I appreciate that!