DIY Galaxy Ornaments
I'll walk you through the process of making these celestial masterpieces that are perfect for kids. Get ready to ignite their imaginations and bring the wonders of the universe right into your home.
Equipment
- 1000 Pack, Gold Foil Star Metallic Stickers, 0.6" Diameter
- Clear Plastic Fillable Ornament Ball
Ingredients
- Small disposable cups sturdy enough to support the ornament
- Clear plastic ornament balls with removable tops
- Acrylic paint - Suggested colors: dark blue black, grey/silver, dark purple, dark green (paint with glitter already included work best!)
- Glitter optional - silver, dark blue, dark green, purple
- Star stickers or glitter sticker paper to cut your own
- Ornament hangers or ribbon for hanging
Instructions
- Take off the tops from your clear plastic balls. Set aside for later.
- If you're using glitter, add a small spoonful into the ornament ball, approximately 1 tsp.
- Slowly pour a small amount of paint into the ball. It doesn't matter which color you start with.
- Turn the ball slightly and add a second color.
- Repeat steps 3 & 4, until all the colors you want to use are in the ornament ball.
- Turn and twist the clear plastic ball carefully, until the ball is completely coated on the inside, and you can no longer see through it. Add more paint if you need to!
- Turn it upside down in a disposable cup, so that the excess paint runs out. Leave it overnight.
- Turn it back over so that the hole faces up, and allow it to dry thoroughly -- approximately another 24 hours.
- Replace the hanging top, and ornament hanger or ribbon.
- Add stickers to the ball, as a final touch.