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Easy Glitter Reindeer Ornaments

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Before

Metallic and glitter spray paints add sparkle to plain reindeer ornaments. Add this quick project to your timeline and put a little festive flair into your home for the holidays. 

  1. Prime unfinished ceramic reindeer ornaments according to the directions on the can. 
  2. Apply a second coat of primer or within 1 hour or after 24 hours. Primer will be dry to the touch in 20 minutes, to handle in 1 hour and fully dry in 24 hours.
  3. Use painter’s tape to tape off sections of reindeer to separate paint colours.
  4. Paint reindeer bodies with Green and Gold Glitter, following the directions on the can for best results and adding at least 2 coats. Let dry for at least 30 minutes between coats.
  5. Apply Glitter Clear Sealer as a top coat and let it dry for approximately 30 minutes.
  6. Tape the bodies and use Stops Rust Metallic Gold to paint the antlers on the gold reindeer. 
  7. Stops Rust dries to touch in 1 hour, and fully dry in 24 hours. Apply a second coat within 1 hour or after 48 hours.
  8. Decorate each reindeer with flowers, snowflakes, jingle bells, ribbon and other items using glue dots.

Other Materials:

  • Ceramic Reindeer Ornaments
  • Drop Cloth or Kraft Paper
  • Painter's Tape
  • Paper Flowers
  • Paper Snowflakes
  • Ribbon
  • Jingle Bells
  • Glue Dots
  • Gloves

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