There's nothing quite like adding a personal touch to your Christmas tree, and decorating acrylic baubles is a fantastic way to express your festive spirit! Whether you're looking to create something that's modern and chic or something more traditional, these versatile ornaments can be customized in so many ways!
Why Choose Acrylic Baubles?
Acrylic baubles are a popular choice because they're fairly cheap to buy, they're lightweight and shatterproof, making them ideal for households with children or pets. They have a lovely smooth surface which makes decorating them so easy.
Materials You'll Need:
- Acrylic Baubles
- Paint - you can use acrylics or chalk paint
- Paintbrushes and sponge applicators
- Moulds
- Air dry Clay
- Ribbons
Decorating Ideas:
Adding vinyl transfers is a quick and easy way to make a custom bauble. You can add your transfer straight onto the bauble or paint it first before applying. If you're painting remember to lightly sand the bauble first so that your paint will stick. Work out the placement of your transfers before you start - it's much easier to cut them to fit when they are still on their backing sheet. Then just add a pretty ribbon and you're finished!
Decoupaged baubles can look amazing! There are so many beautiful vintage style Christmas papers available which will enable you to make the most beautiful baubles! You'll need to sand your bauble first and then paint it white. Even if the image you are using is very dark, the colours will look far more vibrant when applied to a white background. Use decoupage glue to adhere your paper to the bauble and remember to varnish over the top of it for added protection. Use a mould to make some castings, glue them into place and then paint them using either acrylic or chalk paints. Varnish the castings when the paint has dried. Add a bow to finish off your bauble!
Fill Clear Baubles with delicious Christmas sweeties!
Personalised Baubles make lovely gifts for family and friends. Use your paints to add names or initials.
Decorating acrylic baubles for Christmas is a fun way to add a personal touch to your decorations which will be treasured for years to come. Whether they're for your own tree or given as gifts, the handmade touch will add lots of Christmas cheer! Gather your supplies, crank up the festive tunes and get crafting!