MAKE: an easy marbled glass ornament craft with nail polish paint.
There was a time in my life when I probably painted a glass object at least once a month, maybe more. I love working with glass paint, but it has been a long time since I painted any glass item, and I definitely haven’t painted glass with nail polish in a very long time.
Using nail polish for crafts is fun. I love how nail polish often has some depth in its color… maybe a little sparkle or metallic sheen. That effect can add a unique finish to a surface of a craft project (even paper cards!).
I don’t know about you, but I have loads of random bottles of nail polish in my bathroom. I keep buying all these pretty colors but I’m terrible at maintaining a regular manicure!
If you share the same problem, put that paint to use somewhere else… on an ornament! Raid your nail polish drawer and paint glass ornaments with a beautiful marbled technique!
I’m sharing this simple ornament craft this week on my YouTube channel.
I will warn you that I ran into a couple of obstacles during this crafting session. The project was almost a craft fail! After a little practice, I figured out a few problems and then the marbling method was easy to do… and kinda fun. (If you don’t count all the nail polish remover I needed when I made mistakes!)
Learn what to do and what not to do so you can create one of these gorgeous globes!
Watch for the full instructions and my tips here:
Supply List to Make DIY Marbled Glass Ornaments:
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- Clear glass ornaments or white ceramic ornaments (I got mine at a craft store locally but I also saw these online that could work)
- Nail polish
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Toothpicks
- Shallow dish
- Clear acrylic spray sealer (optional but advised)
But wait! There’s more…
A Crafty Collaboration, too!
I’m teaming up with a couple of other crafty people this week who also are sharing fun ornament tutorials on their channel. Please be sure to check their projects out!
Burlap and Plaid Ball Ornament from Angie at The Country Chic Cottage
Lace Embossed Clay Ornaments from Jessica at Mad in Crafts
You have 3 easy reasons to get crafty now! No excuses… Make your Christmas tree festive and handmade this year!
