Description
Create unique hydro-dipped ornaments using a fun and simple water and paint method, perfect for holiday decorations.
Ingredients
- Clear glass or plastic ornaments
- Water in a container
- Spray paint or acrylic paint (in various colors)
- Gloves (for handling wet items)
- Sticks or skewers (for dipping)
- Plastic sheet or newspaper (for drying)
- Optional: Sealer (to protect the finished design)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Space: Lay down the plastic sheet or newspaper to catch any overspray, and fill the container with water.
- Choose Your Colors: Shake spray paint cans and hold them about 6-12 inches above the water.
- Create the Hydro Dip: Spray paint onto the water surface to create a marbled effect with multiple colors.
- Dip the Ornaments: Submerge the ornament into the paint-water mix slowly and lift it out gently.
- Drying Time: Place dipped ornaments on the plastic sheet and let them dry completely for about 24 hours.
- Final Touches: Apply a clear sealer if desired and add ribbon or twine for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with colors, add glitter for sparkle, or try different ornament shapes for variety. Supervise young kids during the dipping process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg