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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

water droplet reveal christmas ornament

Make glimmering Gold ornaments that goes with just about any Christmas décor! Use your bright Americana® acrylic paints to create a set of ornaments to match your own style or décor.
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Print Project

Step 1

Remove ribbon from ornament and set aside (or discard).

Step 2

Use the flat brush to paint the ornaments with two coats of Gold Matte Metallics™ paint. Let dry between coats.

Step 3

Use the flat brush to apply a medium to thick coat of Pistachio Mint to the ornament and place on a paper plate. Immediately sprinkle with droplets of water. Wait 8 minutes and move on to Step 4.
TIP: Water droplets can easily be added to the ornament with your fingers.

Step 4

Place a paper towel over the ornament and lightly press down to allow the paper towel to absorb the water sprinkled paint.

Step 5

Lift off paper towel and let dry.

Step 6

Re-attach the same ribbon or swap out for ribbon of your choice.

Step 7

Repeat for two more ornaments, one made with Royal Fuchsia and one with Desert Turquoise, or for as many as you'd like to match your Christmas décor.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Americana® Acrylic Paint 2 oz.

    Item # 10132000 
    $2.19
    • Color: Royal Fuchsia
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Royal Fuchsia
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Royal Fuchsia
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Americana® Acrylic Paint 2 oz.

    Item # 10413153 
    $2.19
    • Color: Pistachio Mint
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Pistachio Mint
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Pistachio Mint
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    926203319
    You’ll Need: 1

    Americana® Acrylic Paint 2 oz.

    Item # 10640417 
    $2.19
    • Color: Desert Turquoise
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Desert Turquoise
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Desert Turquoise
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    DecoArt® Americana Décor® Matte Metallics™ Paint

    Item # 10621918 
    $12.99
    • Color: Gold
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Gold
    • Size: 8 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Gold
    • Size: 8 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Brown Taklon Tempera Paintbrushes By Craft Smart®

    Item # 10514941 
    $8.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper Plates
Instructions
Step 1

Remove ribbon from ornament and set aside (or discard).

Step 2

Use the flat brush to paint the ornaments with two coats of Gold Matte Metallics™ paint. Let dry between coats.

Step 3

Use the flat brush to apply a medium to thick coat of Pistachio Mint to the ornament and place on a paper plate. Immediately sprinkle with droplets of water. Wait 8 minutes and move on to Step 4.
TIP: Water droplets can easily be added to the ornament with your fingers.

Step 4

Place a paper towel over the ornament and lightly press down to allow the paper towel to absorb the water sprinkled paint.

Step 5

Lift off paper towel and let dry.

Step 6

Re-attach the same ribbon or swap out for ribbon of your choice.

Step 7

Repeat for two more ornaments, one made with Royal Fuchsia and one with Desert Turquoise, or for as many as you'd like to match your Christmas décor.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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