Colorful Faux Watercolor Ornament

Colorful Faux Watercolor Ornament

Posted by DecoArt on Dec 2nd 2020

Creating this unique "watercolor" ornament is easy with DecoArt® Opaque Glass Paint Markers™.

SUPPLIES

    • paper towels
    • rubbing alcohol
    • clear glass ornament
    • spray bottle
    • paper plate
    • thin ribbon or string

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Clear glass ornaments are great for this project. Any color glass or plastic ornament will work as well.

    1. Wipe the surface of the ornament clean with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.
    2. Instruction #1
    3. Shake and prime the Opaque Glass Markers by pumping the tip on a clean surface. Paint color block areas next to each other with Turquoise, Blue, Violet, Fuchsia, and Yellow, working one section at a time and allowing to dry for about 30 seconds before the next step.
    4. Instruction #2
    5. Spray the painted section with rubbing alcohol.
    6. Instruction #3
    7. The sprayed rubbing alcohol will cause the marker paints to move and mix together. (See photo)
    8. Instruction #4
    9. Blow the section to help the paint move and mix. When you achieve a satisfactory look, let it dry.
    10. Instruction #5
    11. Keep adding more color (including Red and Green) in the same process. Allow each section to dry before adding more. If you don't like a particular section or want to add more color to an area, just paint with a marker, spray, and blow right over the top of the painted area. Let dry completely.
    12. Instruction #6
    13. After completely dry, add a ribbon or string to hang. To personalize, add the year, name or initials.
    14. Instruction #7
    15. This project is great to add to other DIY ornaments on a colorful, eclectic tree or to create a wonderful gift.
    16. Instruction #8