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DIY Painted and Foiled Wood Mushroom Ornaments

Create your own wood mushroom ornaments with these two simple methods that blend rustic style, holiday whimsy, and a hint of garden-inspired beauty.

Ingredients

For the Red Glossy Mushroom Ornaments

  • Wood mushrooms
  • Drill
  • Small eye screws
  • Frog tape
  • Red acrylic paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Totalboat 2-part epoxy
  • Wilton red candy coloring
  • Wood popsicle sticks
  • Two small disposable containers
  • Rubber gloves
  • Heat Gun
  • Cookie sheet
  • Wax paper
  • Annie Sloan dark wax
  • Velvet ribbon 3/8" wide

For the Red Foil Mushroom Ornaments

  • Wood mushrooms
  • Drill
  • small eye screws
  • Frog tape
  • Red metallic foil sheets
  • Foil adhesive
  • Gold spray paint
  • Glitter
  • Mod Podge
  • Small chip brush
  • Small paintbrush
  • Rubber gloves
  • Velvet ribbon 3/8" wide, string, or twine

Instructions

For the Red Glossy Mushroom Ornaments

  • Drill a small hole in the top of each wood mushroom and screw in an eye hook.
  • Tape off the stem so only the cap is exposed.
  • Paint the cap with red acrylic paint and let dry.
  • Mix equal parts of two part epoxy and tint with red candy coloring.
  • Pour the resin over the cap, turning the mushroom so the excess drips off.
  • Use a heat gun to remove bubbles, then set the mushrooms upright on wax paper.
  • Let cure for at least twelve hours.
  • Remove the tape and apply dark wax to the stem if desired.
  • Add ribbon or string for hanging.

For the Red Foil Mushroom Ornaments

  • Lightly spray paint the wood mushrooms with gold paint and let dry.
  • Brush a thin, even layer of foil adhesive onto the cap and allow it to turn clear and tacky.
  • Press red foil sheets onto the adhesive and smooth gently with your fingers or a soft brush.
  • Burnish with a dry chip brush to remove loose pieces and enhance the shine.
  • Add glitter with a light coat of Mod Podge if desired.
  • Seal with clear spray (optional) for added protection.
  • Add ribbon, twine, or string to hang the ornament.