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Yield: 12 Ornaments

How to Make DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments

Learn how to create stunning DIY mercury ornaments with this easy tutorial. Add vintage charm to your holiday decor effortlessly!
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes

Materials

  • Clear glass ornaments
  • Clear plastic shatterproof ornaments
  • Rustoleum or Krylon looking glass spray paint
  • Gold pigment
  • Fine gold glitter
  • Gold spray paint
  • Spray bottle with half water and half vinegar white vinegar
  • Plastic cups
  • Paper towels
  • Hair dryer
  • 3/8 " wide velvet ribbon

Instructions

  • Prepare the Work Area: Cover your workspace with paper or a drop cloth to protect it from spray paint.
  • Prepare the Ornaments: Remove the clear ornament caps and spray them with gold spray paint. Allow them to dry and set them aside. 

Create the Mercury Glass Effect:

  • Spray the inside of the ornament with a few sprays of the mirror finish spray paint and swirl the paint around for your first coat.
  • Spray a minimal amount of the vinegar and water solution inside the ornament and swirl around. 
  • The vinegar will react with the paint, creating a mottled, aged effect.
  • Use the blow dryer and dry the inside of the ornament. 
  • Add a second layer of spray paint. 
  • Add a minimal amount of vinegar spray if you want more of a mottled or aged look. 
  • Add a small amount of the Pearl Ex pigment powder (I used Interference Gold and Mink) and swirl around. 
  • Use the blow dryer again for your drying process. 
  • Add another small spray of the original silver mirror spray paint and a few sprinkles of gold glitter. 
  • Repeat steps until you have your desired look.

4. Finish and Dry:

  • Place the ornament into a plastic cup to dry completely. 
  • Replace the ornament tops.
  • Add a piece of velvet ribbon