Gold Leafed Ornaments

The details matter! Customize ornaments to any color, adding an elegant metallic accent to your holiday décor.
Materials:
Clear glass ornaments
Paint – we used Hot and Spicy T17-18
Gold/Silver leaf
Spray adhesive
Spray sealer
String
Window frame (optional)
Paper
String
Tools:
Paintbrush
Glue gun
Scissors
Step 1: Remove hangers from glass ornaments

Step 2: Create and insert funnel
Cut a scrap piece of paper or magazine into a square.  Hold one corner and wrap around your finger to create a cone-shaped funnel. Insert the funnel into the open end of ornament.

Step 3: Pour paint into the funnel
Carefully pour a small amount of paint into the funnel.  Allow the paint to drip into the ornament.

Step 4: Swirl color in ornament
Remove the funnel and gently swirl paint around to cover inside of the ornament.

Step 5: Empty excess paint
When the inside of the ornament has been completely covered, empty the excess paint back into the sample pot.

Step 6: Allow to dry
Place the ornaments, open side down, in their package to dry.  If you need to apply a second coat, do so after the first coat has completely dried.

Step 7: Apply spray adhesive
Spray the bottom of the ornaments lightly with spray adhesive.  Allow the glue to dry until tacky before adding the gold leaf.

Step 8: Apply gold/silver leaf
When the adhesive has dried slightly and is tacky, apply metallic leaf and tap in place with a dry brush.

Step 9: Apply sealer
When content with the metallic look of your ornaments, brush off any loose leaf pieces and spray in place with a sealer. Allow to dry.

Step 10: Insert hanger and decorate


Step 11: Display ornaments in a frame (optional).
Thread ornaments with string and hot glue to the back of an old window frame. When the glue is cool, cut off excess string and display.


Colorfully yours,
-Quinn