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Sparkle Trees Ornament

By: Julie Lewis
This shiny tree ornament will become a classic part of your Christmas seasons for years to come.
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Supplies

PLAID Supplies
  • FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Gold, 5 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Red, 5 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Peridot, 5 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Emerald, 5 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 5 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Kelly Green, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Engine Red, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Yellow, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Turner's Yellow, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Fresh Foliage, 2 oz.
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Other Supplies
#1 Liner paint brush
¼” flat paint brush
½” flat paint brush
¼” stencil brush
Green tinsel chenille stem
Red tinsel chenille stem
8 red gems 7mm
Tape
Glue
Scissors
Paper Mache ornament

Instructions

  1. Basecoat ornament in colors shown. Paint a coat of Turner’s Yellow onto gold areas before painting metallic gold.
  2. Apply corresponding glitter paint over all areas except the two toned green area in middle of ornament. Apply Hologram glitter over the Lime Yellow.
  3. Tape off triangle shapes as shown in the green areas and apply Emerald glitter over Kelly Green, Peridot over Fresh Foliage with stencil brush. Remove tape quickly.
  4. Paint tree stems and other details with liner brush. Create dots around base of ornament using opposite end of brush.
  5. Glue gems to tops of trees. Fashion a bow from red chenille stem. Glue green chenille stem around gold area of top and bow to red area to finish.
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Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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