Things You'll Need:
- Acrylic paint and brush
- Craft glue
- Low-temperature glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
- Satin
- Sequins
- Beads
- Pipe cleaners
- Paper towels or wet cloths
- Glitter
- Ribbon
- Lace
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Step 1
Choose the type of Christmas ornament without a design. The ornament can be made of glass, wood or plastic.
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Step 2
Consider the materials you have to work with and the size of the ornament you want to design. Make sure you have enough materials on hand to design the ornament.
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Step 3
Find the right-size ornament. For example, a larger ornament will involve more time and detail than a smaller ornament.
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Step 1
Choose anything that you would like to use to decorate your ornament, such as beads, glitter, sequins or lace.
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Step 2
Think about the feeling that you would like your Christmas ornament to represent. Design an old-fashioned frame or one with a New Age theme.
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Step 3
Choose your colors. Go bold with bright, dark colors and glitter. Or go soft with pretty pastels, ribbon and lace.
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Step 1
Place all of your decorating materials at hand.
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Step 2
Keep paper towels and a damp cloth beside you for easy cleanup.
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Step 3
Place a drop of glue on a paper plate and use a toothpick to place it where it needs to go while assembling the Christmas ornament.
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Step 4
Make sure the glue gun is warm, with extra glue sticks ready if you need them.
