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A close-up of several blue and silver Christmas ornaments hanging together in front of a snow-frosted and warmly lit Christmas tree decorated with lights, ribbons, and pine branches.
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Yield: 6 Ornaments

How to Make a DIY Velvet Ornaments

Create beautiful DIY velvet ornaments in two easy ways. Add soft texture, dried hydrangeas, and gold foil for a luxe, handmade holiday look.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cost$20

Equipment

  • 1 Hot glue gun
  • 1 Pair of clippers

Materials

  • Clear plastic or glass ornaments
  • Acrylic paint
  • Baking soda
  • Wood skewers
  • Masking tape
  • Chip paint brushes
  • Flocking powder in colors of your choice
  • Mod podge
  • Gold spray paint
  • 3/8 " velvet ribbon
  • 1 bunch dried flowers or hops

Instructions

DIY Velvet Ornaments — Method 1: Baking Soda + Cinnamon

  • Remove ornament cap and insert skewer or pencil; secure with masking tape.
  • Spray paint the ornament in your chosen color.
  • While the paint is still wet, sprinkle lightly with cinnamon, then baking soda.
  • Rotate to cover evenly and let dry 2–4 hours.
  • Gently brush off excess powder for a smooth, velvety finish.
  • Optional: Seal lightly with a matte clear sealer.

DIY Velvet Ornaments — Method 2: Flocking Powder

  • Spray paint ornaments in a color similar to your flocking; let dry completely.
  • Attach a skewer or dowel to each ornament using masking tape.
  • Apply Mod Podge or spray adhesive evenly over the surface.
  • While tacky, sprinkle flocking powder generously over the ornament.
  • Gently press the flocking in and let dry overnight.
  • Tap or brush off excess powder for a soft, velvet-like texture.
  • Replace the ornament cap and tie with velvet ribbon.