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December 17, 2013

DIY Paint Filled Ornaments

DIY Paint Filled Ornaments

Once we set up our new crystal white spruce Christmas tree and added our vintage glass ball ornaments and the ones that we’ve collected over the years, I felt like we needed to all some solid colored ornaments to fill-in the empty spaces. I looked around at a few stores but couldn’t find the mint green hue I was looking for so I decided to DIY them. I made some paint filled ornaments in just the right minty hue.

In about 15 minutes (plus drying time) I had a set of mint green glass ornaments that are the perfect complement to our white tree. These ornaments are so easy to make and cheap too that they would make great, affordable gifts. You create a set of ombre ornaments for a monochromatic look or create a set in your friend’s favorite color. They would also make fun gift toppers and Christmas decorations too. I’m thinking of making another set to use in a bowl for some simple centerpiece.

DIY Paint Filled Ornaments

Supplies:

– set of clear glass ornaments
– acrylic craft paint in any color(s) you want
– paper towel or scrap paper to place the ornament on while it dries

DIY Paint Filled Ornaments

Gather your supplies and carefully remove the tops of all the glass ornaments. Fill each ornament with about 1 tablespoon of craft paint. Rotate the ornament so the paint covered the entire inside. You may need to shake the ornament a bit or even add a little more paint to cover the entire surface. Then place the ornament upside down on a paper towel or scrap piece of paper and allow it dry completely before replacing the metal top.

I found that when you used a lot of paint it not only extends the drying  time, it also drips a lot of paint white it dries.

DIY Paint Filled Ornaments

Need some last minute gift ideas and holiday decor ideas? Check out all my Christmas themed posts here. It’s not too late to buy some great Christmas decorations.

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26 Comments
  • Jennifer
    December 18, 2013

    I love doing my own ornaments like this. I started a few years ago and have been slowly filling my white tree with bulbs in just t he right shades of mint, chartreuse, and aqua.

    Reply
  • Anne
    December 29, 2013

    thank you so much for showing me how to do it. I can never find the real color I want. and your instructions were so clear I think anyone could understand

    Reply
    • Sarah
      Anne
      January 1, 2014

      You’re so welcome!

      Reply
  • stephanie
    December 29, 2013

    Tried this, but had cracking occur at the top of the ornaments….any tips for avoiding that?

    Reply
    • Sarah
      stephanie
      January 1, 2014

      I would recommend allowing them to dry overnight before replacing the metal tops. I also had perfect results with the Martha Stewart craft paint, I would give that brand a try!

      Reply
  • Ashleigh
    November 11, 2014

    You are right! These are the perfect shade! What colors did you use?

    Reply
    • Sarah
      Ashleigh
      November 24, 2014

      Hi Ashleigh, I used the Martha Stewart multi-surface craft paint in Pea Shoot and Craft Smart (available at Michael’s) in Ocean Breeze.

      Reply
  • Tina
    November 16, 2014

    These colors are exactly what I’m looking for. Can you please share which Martha Stewart colors you used? I’m looking at Beach Glass and Surf.

    Reply
    • Sarah
      Tina
      November 24, 2014

      I used the Martha Stewart multi-surface craft paint in Pea Shoot and Craft Smart (available at Michael’s) in Ocean Breeze.

      Reply
  • Margo
    November 19, 2015

    I’ve tried this several times and just don’t have any luck with this DIY. When I pulled out the ornaments I made last year, the paint was all peeled off on the inside and laying in a clump at the bottom of the ornaments. Do you do any type of prep work on the ornaments before you add the paint so that it sticks permanently?

    Reply
    • Sarah
      Margo
      November 27, 2015

      Hi Margo. I just unpacked my ornaments from last year and they still look great. What brand paint did you use? I used Martha Stewart satin craft paint for all of mine and found it to work great. Perhaps the paint you used was a little too thin? Best of luck!

      Reply
  • Heather
    December 4, 2015

    wondering if this would work with plastic balls – what do you think?

    Reply
    • Sarah
      Heather
      December 4, 2015

      Hi Heather! I haven’t tried it with plastic ornaments but I think it should definitely work!

      Reply
  • Earthel Fuller
    May 11, 2016

    I love your ideas. Beautiful yet simple. Thank you

    Reply
  • Marilyn
    October 19, 2018

    Someone told me to mix the paint with water ? Yes or no? Thank you !

    Reply
    • Sarah Khandjian
      Marilyn
      October 26, 2018

      Yes, that would thin the paint and make it coat the glass.

      Reply
  • Meghan
    November 14, 2018

    I am painting glass ornaments with white paint I left them upside overnight and some of them have streaked or you can see the glass through them. What am I doing wrong? I have used Anita’s paint and the craft smart paint. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Sarah Khandjian
      Meghan
      November 23, 2018

      Hi Meghan, I found that would happen with “cheaper” craft paint. I’ve always had the best results with Martha Stewart multi-surface craft paints. They seem to adhere to glass really well, without streaks. Good luck!

      Reply
  • Kimberly
    November 29, 2018

    I am trying to achieve a really see through type look…like the sky to put sand and shells in for a beach look. What would you recommend to get a very diluted look?
    Thank you for this DIY!!!

    Reply
    • Sarah Khandjian
      Kimberly
      November 30, 2018

      Fun! I’d test using glass paint to get a water-like look. I’ve used Martha Stewart Crafts glass paint before (go for a translucent color) and had great results.

      Reply
  • Robyn Castro
    December 5, 2019

    How do you prevent the paint from coming off in the inside. Only on a few it’s like it dropped and came off ?

    Reply
    • Sarah Khandjian
      Robyn Castro
      December 11, 2019

      I found that only happened when I used cheaper brands of craft paint. I had great success with the Martha Stewart Multi-Surface paint by Plaid; it completely covered the entire ball.

      Reply
  • Magan A.
    December 20, 2019

    To all of those with paint streaking, first rinse the inside of the glass with rubbing alcohol and let it dry. The alcohol will clean the bulb, so the paint sticks better. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Sarah Khandjian
      Magan A.
      December 27, 2019

      Wonderful tip, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  • Brenda M Rathbun
    December 15, 2020

    My paint won’t dry? I let it upside down to drain any excess still wet several days later ?

    Reply
    • Sarah Khandjian
      Brenda M Rathbun
      December 17, 2020

      Hmm, I’m not sure why it’s not drying. You want to make sure you used acrylic paint or craft paint. Perhaps it’s just on extra thick and needs additional drying time?

      Reply

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