Marblized Glass Christmas Ornaments ∙ How To by Jean on Cut Out + Keep

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You Will Need

- Clear Glass Christmas Ornament
- 1 Acrylic Paint bottle of what ever colors you like
- Project Budget
- Cheap

Time:0h20

Pretty Easy

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I make bunches of these every year. I have a tree full of them, tradition is when someone stops by, they get to pick an ornament off the tree. This year I really tried hard not to do so many ones that look like fire (my favorite) Really easy and great looking. if you find already decorated ornaments, or scratched up ones at a yard sale or second hand store, here is how to turn them into clear ones. www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/old_glass_ornaments_in_to_clear_blank_slates_

Instructions

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Take your freshly clean and dry glass ornaments
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Bottles of actylic paint.
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Place three or four drops of a couple of different colors in the ornament.

Remember, the more paint the heavier and the longer the drying time.
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Tilt the ornament on it's and let the paint follow the pull of gravity
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You can find something the ornament can lay in on it's side and rotate it a bit every 15 minutes or so.
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If you think it needs more paint, add a few drops but don't over do it.

Keep rotating the ornament.

I have one sitting and waiting to rotate while I work on another, so I end up with several going at one time.
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Keep in mind that until the paint inside finishes drying the pattern will change.
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Remember as they hang upside down it will change, so it is best not to over mix them.

I know it is hard and not shake the crap out of it to cover everywhere, but it is so worth the wait.

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GryffindorGrl Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:56:50 +0000

so pretty! these remind me of those marbleized suckers or jawbreakers! :)

Tabitha J. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:31:32 +0000

Love love love these! My husband and I are taking on this project for our final Christmas of the season next week. Thanks for the idea!

Lisa B. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:23:43 +0000

I saw this post and ran to the store, thankfully there was some clear iridescent ones left (michales 60% off Christmas). My 4 year old LOVED this project and so did Hubby!! 1yr old really wanted just to play in the paint. Can't wait to do more of these! Plan on making it a tradition!

Leslie K. Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:15:04 +0000

How should I make the ornaments clear? This might seem like a silly question.

CraftyPunk C. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:50:07 +0000

wow thats so cool thanks for the how to!

Jill T. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:44:33 +0000

So pretty! I did some of these and yours are much prettier. :)

Jean Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:39:14 +0000

wow, i need to keep track of my email more.

i use regular acrylic paint. once my ornaments are cleaned out, i use a little bleach on the inside and then rinse thoroughly.

i had a brainstorm and used automatic dish washer detergent, since it doesn't leave drip marks. well, whatever helpst the waterspots stay gone, doesn't let the paint adhere.

the key is to make sure the interior is clean, rinsed, and totally dry.

i had a few that the paint peeled from, but i was a bit over zealous with the paint, and it didn't dry.

after they sit upside down for at least three or four days, i put them in a carton and leave the top off for week or two. longer doesn't hut. it allows the paint to dry.

the key is leaving that little top off for more air flow.