Beveled Glass Snowflake Ornaments
You start with plain glass ornaments (we liked the diamond shape) purchased at a crafts store, then work some wintertime magic. Using our simple instructions, you apply metal leafing to the ornament to create a burnished golden outline, surrounding a shimmering golden snowflake.
Materials and Tools- Diamond-shaped beveled-glass ornaments
- Leafing adhesive pen
- Metal leafing (silver leaf, flower-petal leaf, and sea-spray leaf)
- Glass and tile top-coat varnish
- Vinyl snowflake stickers (gold and silver)
1. Clean and dry the glass shapes. Apply the leafing adhesive to the beveled edges of the glass ornament following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. When the adhesive is tacky, apply metal leafing according to the manufacturer's directions. Let the leafing dry for at least 1 hour.
3. Gently brush off the excess metal leafing. Note: If the beveled edges aren't completely covered with leafing, repeat steps 1 and 2 to fill any missed areas.
4. Paint the metal leafing with varnish and set aside to dry.
5. Apply vinyl snowflake stickers to the centers of the ornaments.
Hang the ornaments on your Christmas tree. Or hang them in a sunny window for a holiday-themed suncatcher.
I have searched HIGH and LOW for these glass ornaments, it seems craft stores only have balls out this year... I am bummed!
11/9/2011 01:10:55 PM Report AbusePurchased ornament already has the hole for hanging. Craft stores have these ready-to-decorate glass ornaments.
12/21/2009 05:48:04 AM Report AbuseLooks harder than it is. Nice!
12/21/2009 05:46:46 AM Report AbuseI can not find the glass anywhere. Any suggestions?
11/10/2009 12:02:38 PM Report Abusehow do you get the hole into the glass
11/4/2009 02:27:49 PM Report Abuse