Joy - Noel - Peace Ornaments

Joy - Noel - Peace Ornaments

by Sharon Chinn

DecoArt Extreme Sheen Metallic Paints

Sapphire DPM17

Silver DPM13

Sterling Silver DPM07

Tin DPM09

DecoArt Americana Acrylic

Cool White DA240

Slate Grey DA068

Surface

3- Scroll Top Oval Ornaments - Approx 3”x5-1/2”

Available from:

WoodThings.ca - Item #WT-2622

DecoArt Traditions Brushes

(or your favorite brand)

1/2” Flat TB36-B

#3 Round TB21-B

1” Soft White Mop Brush TB122-B

Other Materials

DecoArt Glamour Dust Sprinkle on Glitter DAS37-3 - Crystal

DecoArt Media - Modeling Paste - White - DMM21-71

DecoArt DuraClear Gloss Varnish DS19

DecoArt Stencil Daubers DABK21

Swirls Snowflakes Background Stencil - BCS239

Large Holiday Words Stencil - BCS183

Small Greeting Winter Words Stencil - BCS184

- Stencials available from LaurieSpeltz.com

Palette Knife

Water Basin

Wax Palette

Paper Towels

Prep

I like the dark brown edge of the laser cut ornaments, so I only paint the top surface. Plus it’s so much easier than painting all those edges!

Paint the oval portion of the ornament with Cool White.

Paint the scroll top of the ornament with Slate Grey - use the dabber to dab the paint on to avoid getting it down in the scrolls of the ornament. When dry, repeat with Silver... may take 2 coats for a nice metallic look.

Painting Instructions

Swirls & Snowflakes

Using the Swirls Snowflakes stencil and a dabber, stencil the background with Sterling Silver and Tin. I did most of the swirls and the larger lacy snowflakes with Sterling, and some of the smaller snowflakes and dots with Tin for contrast.

Words - Peace - Joy - Noel

Use “Joy” from stencil #183, and “Peace” “Noel” from stencil #184. I applied the words to each ornament with Modeling Paste. Position the stencil so the word is centered (you can tape down or simply hold in place with your fingers). Using a palette knife, apply modeling paste over the stencil like you are buttering bread. Once you have it all filled in (a little knife texture is ok), carefully lift the stencil off. Let the modeling paste dry thoroughly.

When the paste is dry, reposition the stencil back over the raised letters. You may have to jiggle it a little to fit it back on snuggly. Next, using a dabber, tap Extreme Sheen Sapphire over the letters. Apply 2-3 coats for a good sheen. Remove stencil.

Glitter

Using the round end of a large brush handle, dot varnish on the background dots and centers of some of the snowflakes. While wet, sprinkle with Glamour Dust Glitter. Let dry, then using a mop brush, dust away the excess glitter.

Finishing

I didn’t apply any top coat finish because I liked the contrast of the matte background with the semi-gloss of the Extreme Sheen paint.