Modern Checkered & Color Pop Ornaments

Level up your holiday decor with these trendy checkered and shiny bright ornaments that look way more expensive than they were to make!

Instructions

Checkered Paper Mache Ornaments 

1. Plan Your Pattern  and lightly sketch a grid around the ornament using pencil 
2. Create 4-6 rows of squares wrapping around the ball 
3. Refer to the photo for square size and placement 
4. Start with your first color and paint alternating squares in a checkerboard pattern 
5. Let dry completely (30 min) 
6. Fill in remaining squares with your second color 
7. Refer to the photo for color combinations (pink/white, lavender/white, pink/green) 
8. Tips for Clean Lines:
   • Use painter's tape for crisp edges if needed
   • Keep paint thin - multiple light coats look better than one thick coat 
   • Touch up any mistakes with a small brush 

Shiny Glass Ornaments 

1. Remove ornament top/cap 
2. Make sure inside is clean and dry 
3. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of Apple Barrel Ready Pour paint into ornament 
4. Replace cap and rotate/swirl the ornament to coat the entire inside.  Use multiple colors to get swirl designs. 
5. Keep rotating for 2-3 minutes to ensure even coverage 
6. Remove cap and pour excess paint back into bottle (it's reusable!) 
7. Turn ornament upside down on paper towel to drain 
8. Let drain for 10-15 minutes 
9. Place ornament right-side up to dry completely (24 hours) 

Drying Time: Touch dry in 1 hour | Fully cured in 24 hours