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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.
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
Get Recipe Ingredients
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.