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DIY Holiday Mantel Decorations

These DIY holiday mantel decorations will look delightful in your home this holiday.

At a Glance:

#6246 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint - Black, 2 oz. - 025060202W

Number Needed: 1 $1.59
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Delta Ceramcoat ® Acrylic Paint - Metallic Silver, 2 oz. - 026030202W

Number Needed: 1 $2.49
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Delta Ceramcoat ® Acrylic Paint - Metallic 14K Gold, 2 oz. - 026040202W

Number Needed: 1 $2.49
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Delta Ceramcoat ® Acrylic Paint - Metallic Bronze, 2 oz. - 026060202W

Number Needed: 1 $2.49 $1.25
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instructions

Other Supplies

  • Delta Ceramcoat ® Acrylic Paint - Metallic Copper, 2 oz. #026070202W
  • Wooden candlestick
  • Glass or plastic round clear ornament
  • Small bottle brush tree with small star
  • Chunky gold glitter
  • ¾" dowel
  • Flat ½" paint brush
  • Sandpaper
  • Water basin
  • Paper towels
  • Foam plate
  • Hot glue gun
  • Hot glue

Instructions

  1. Paint the candlestick with a base coat of Black. After dry, paint a coat of Gold over the black. Let dry.
  2. Lightly sand to create a distressed look.
  3. Using the hot glue gun attach the star to the top of the tree and the dowel to the bottom of the tree. Glue the dowel to the top center of the candlestick. Let dry.
  4. Remove the hanger from the ornament. Pour glitter into the ornament enough to cover the base of the tree.
  5. Turn the candlestick upside down and push the tree into the globe.
  6. Tilt right side up and glue around the base of the ornament.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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