Buttoned Up Snowman
Posted by DecoArt on Nov 10th 2014
Make a whimsical snowman ornament, all bundled up, with Snow-Tex and Americana Gloss Enamels.
SUPPLIES
- water container
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- stylus or pencil
- tracing paper
- scissors
- #0 liner brush
- assorted buttons
- fan brush
- low-temp glue gun and glue stick
- assorted ribbon
- 2" Styrofoam ball
- white transfer paper
- plastic ornament
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove cap from ornament. Press Styrofoam ball over ornament neck. Remove Styrofoam ball and fill indentation with glue. Immediately press ball over ornament neck to secure.
- Use fan brush and Snow-Tex to cover snowman completely. Let dry.
- Mix small amount of Tuscan Red with White to make pink. Brush mix on face for cheeks.
- Use brush handle end and Black to dot on eyes and mouth.
- Mix Bright Yellow and Tuscan Red to make orange. Use liner brush and mix to paint carrot nose.
- Assembly: Press cap into top of head until even with surface. Tie ribbon of your choice around neck for scarf. Position and adhere buttons on snowman body.