Glass Marble Tree For Christmas Decor
Have you ever come across those beautiful glass trees that are commonly found in thrift stores or Goodwill? Believe it or not, with just a few minutes of your time, you can transform them into something truly incredible. Discover the art of creating glass marble trees using a remarkably easy paint technique. It's a fantastic way to unleash your creativity and bring a touch of elegance to your space!
What You Will Need
- Glass marble trees
- Rubbing alcohol and cotton balls
- Americana Multi Surface in Cottonball
- Paintbrush
- Oven
- Krylon in Green Shimmer Metallic and Cherry Red
Instructions
- Buy 2 marble trees. Make sure to wash them thoroughly and let them dry. Then, use rubbing alcohol to clean the entire surface and remove any remaining residue.
- Allow it to dry completely, and avoid touching the surface after using alcohol.
- Use Americana Multi Surface in the shade Cottonball to paint the entire exterior of these trees. Apply three coats, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.
- Once you have finished painting, you can bake the painted surface following the instructions on the package. This will ensure that the paint is dishwasher-safe!
- After allowing the painted trees to cure, use Green Shimmer Metallic and Cherry Red by Krylon for the marbling.
- Start with one color, glide a gloved hand through the water to remove any excess paint, and then proceed with the second color. I personally went with green shimmer metallic for the larger tree, followed by red.
Notes
- I place my hand on the inside of the container to avoid touching the outside.
- You can find a video demonstration of the marbling technique in this post (just click here). The video showcases the process using a single color, but working with two colors is just as straightforward.