Faux Mercury Glass Ornaments

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Clear Bulb Ornament
• Metallic Chrome Spray Paint
• Spray Bottle with Water
• Skewer
• Painters Tape
• Cardboard Box (or glass jar)
• Paper Towels

DIRECTIONS:

1. Remove the metal top to the bulb.
2. Lightly mist inside the bulb with water.
3. Spray inside the bulb with chrome spray paint.
4. Dump out any water/paint and set aside to dry.
5. Repeat as needed but you want a splotchy look to the painting.
6. Place the bulb down onto a wooden skewer, tape around the end of the bulb to secure it to the skewer.
7. The end will be covered when the metal top is added back on, just make sure you do not tape over too much of the bulb.
8. Lightly mist the outside of the bulb with water.
9. You will want small droplets on the bulb.
10. Using the chrome spray paint, lightly spray on a thin coat of paint.
11. Allow to dry and repeat until you get the desired look.
12. You can blot the paint and water drops with a paper towel to add another dimension of texture and increase dry times.

JOANN HACKS:

• Apply lots of thin coats to add layers and keep the bulb from getting too solid.
• To protect your hand when painting inside the bulb, poke the end of the bulb through a paper and secure with a piece of tape.
• The paper towel will act as a shield protecting your hand from overspray.