You can create one-of-a-kind ornaments with beautiful, marbled designs using just a few simple supplies. Whether you’re crafting with kids or simply want a relaxing holiday project, paint pouring is a great way to experiment with colour. So let’s dive in and see how to make these stunning ornaments step by step!
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What is pouring medium? Do I have to use it to make these paint pour ornaments?
Pouring medium is a liquid additive that’s mixed with acrylic paint to make it more fluid. It helps the paint flow more easily around a canvas or other surface. You can buy pouring medium at the craft store, art stores, or online. We do recommend using pouring medium, because it allows you to use any colour of paint that you already have at home. But you can also buy beginners pour painting kits at places like Walmart. These come with pour paint that’s thin and ready to pour, no mixing required.
Where can I get clear Christmas balls to make paint pour ornaments?
We highly recommend buying your clear ornaments at the dollar store. They’re really inexpensive, meaning you can make a bunch of ornaments in all your favourite colours! You can also buy fillable ornaments at the craft store or online. Make sure you buy ornaments that are one piece, rather than the kind that pull apart in the middle.
What can I do if the paint cracks in my pour paint ornaments?
Really thin layers of paint inside the plastic ornaments can crack easily if you push in on the ornament by mistake. To hide any imperfections, simply add a second coat of paint inside. To stop the paint from cracking in the first place, add a thin layer of Mod Podge inside the ornament after the paint dries. Let the excess drip out, just like you did with the paint.
Have fun making these fluid art ornaments. Pour painted Christmas ornaments are a great beginner craft and fun to make with a group. We love the look of these marbled Christmas ornaments and how each one is unique!
Here’s even more DIY Christmas ornament ideas:
Pinecone Gnomes
Shrinky Dink Ornaments
Resin Snowflakes
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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