9/16/2023 0 Comments Typo baubles![]() ![]() What kind of paint do you use for glass baubles? Hang to dry for 10 minutes, then cut off the thread and replace with your choice of ribbon. Fill baubles with treasures or foraged finds If using bought designs, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply the tattoo to the bauble: peel off the plastic film, position on the bauble, then use a damp cloth to rub on the paper backing until you can see the design has come away. Allow the decal to set and dry for at least 3 hours.Ħ. ![]() Submerge the cut decal in a bowl filled with room-temperature water, until the decal is able to slide off then apply the decal to the surface of the bauble and press firmly.ĥ. Print your designs onto the waterslide decal paper using an inkjet printer.Ģ. Spray acrylic spray over the paper and allow to dry – repeat twice.ģ. Cut out the design using scissors ensuring to leave a gap of 2-3mm around the design.Ĥ. You will need: Clear perspex baubles, waterslide decal paper such as this from Amazon, inkjet printer, acrylic spray, water bowl, paper towels.ġ. Rub-on transfers are an easy way to bring a unique touch to Christmas baubles, plus, unlike paint, they are pretty mess-free! You can either buy ready-printed designs, or alternatively, you can make your own designs using an inkjet printer and waterslide decal paper. You can then add a final personal touch by using a gold or silver brush pen to add a calligraphy name to the painted surface of the bauble. Alternatively, if using gilding flakes, dip the bauble into the flakes and brush off the excess.Ĥ. If using gilding leaf, place the leaf over the area of gilding paste and smooth using a soft, clean brush, then brush off the excess. Once the whole bauble is painted and completely dry, use a paintbrush to apply gilding paste to the area of the bauble you want to gild and leave for 10-15 minutes, or as per the brand instructions.ģ. To prevent the paint sticking to your worksurface it is recommended to paint in two stages placing the bauble in an egg cut to support it.Ģ. Start by painting your baubles in colors of your choice. You will need: ceramic baubles, acrylic paint, gold or silver gilding leaves or flakes, gilding paste and a selection of paintbrushes all available at Hobbycraft.ġ. Decorating baubles with gilding leaf is a wonderful way to bring sparkle to Christmas styling and is easier to do than it looks. ![]()
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