Halloween Ornaments
Learn how to make these DIY Halloween ornaments using recycled glass balls from Christmas past! It's a very easy craft.
Yield: 6 ornaments
Cost: $1
Equipment
Materials
- Glass Christmas ornaments
- Newspaper
- Mod Podge
- Acrylic paint
- Wire for hanging
- Beads optional
Instructions
- Collect the Christmas balls and make sure all residue is removed.
- Take newspaper and rip it into thin strips. HINT: The thinner the strips, the smoother the paper will lay. Strips should be about 1/4"- 1/2" thick.
- Mix one part water with one part Mod Podge - enough to submerge the paper in.
- Dip each strip into the Mod Podge mixture, being sure to get it completely wet. Using your fingers, wipe off excess mixture.
- Start wrapping the wet paper strips onto the ornaments. Continue wrapping paper strips and be sure to get the lip of the bulb.
- Cover all of the ornaments completely and hang them to dry overnight.
- Once dry, paint designs on the ornaments with acrylic craft paint. Paint a basecoat first, then let dry. Then paint designs on top.
- Let dry completely. Add wire and beads if you plan on hanging them.
