School-aged kids will use metallic watercolors to paint on black cardstock in this easy project that is perfect for home or classroom use.
Metallic watercolor paints on black paper always gives such fun results! This combination is perfect for the Christmas season and creating the sparkle and shine of ornaments.
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- Black Cardstock
- Metallic Watercolors
- Cup – for ornament shape
- Water
- Round Paintbrush
- Paper Towels
Step 1
To begin, use a round paintbrush to create a tree-like background. Place paintbrush onto paper and gently flip your wrist to the side in an upward, sweeping motion. Paint each stroke using the same technique. Be careful not to completely cover or oversaturate the paper.
Note: Wet layers of watercolor paints will bleed into one another. Dry time between steps will vary based on how much paint is applied to the paper, and what type of paper is used.
Step 2
Then, using metallic watercolors, paint the rim of a plastic cup, cookie cutter, or other item to easily stamp an ornament outline.
Step 3
Next, carefully paint the inside of the ornament.
Step 4
Finally, paint highlights, tops, and hangers onto the ornaments.
I love how the metallic watercolor paints shine on back paper! Since these projects are made on paper, they are easily framed, clipped, or displayed in your preferred style for the holiday season.
This was such a fun and easy project. I always forget how much I love metallic watercolor paints until I pull them out for a project. The way the colors pop on black paper amazes me every time! I can’t help but get excited when projects give colorful and fun results without being hard or expensive to create!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Active Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Estimated Cost
$1
Tools
- Metallic Watercolors
- Cup – for ornament shape
- Water
- Round Paintbrush
- Paper Towels
Instructions
- Use a round paintbrush to create a tree-like background. Place paintbrush onto paper and gently flip your wrist to the side in an upward, sweeping motion. Paint each stroke using the same technique. Be careful not to completely cover or oversaturate the paper. Note: Wet layers of watercolor paints will bleed into one another. Dry time between steps will vary based on how much paint is applied to the paper, and what type of paper is used.
- Using metallic watercolors, paint the rim of a plastic cup, cookie cutter, or other item to easily stamp an ornament outline.
- Carefully paint the inside of the ornament.
- Paint highlights, tops, hangers, etc. onto the ornaments.
Notes
Watercolor Ornament Art Variations
- Use non-metallic watercolors on white paper.
- Use various sizes of cups or cookie cutters to create fun ornament shapes.
- Use other mediums such as acrylic paints to complete the project.
Watercolor Ornament Art Variations
- Use non-metallic watercolors on white paper.
- Use various sizes of cups or cookie cutters to create fun ornament shapes.
- Consider using other mediums such as acrylic paints to complete the project.
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Did your kids enjoy painting with metallic watercolors? What colors did they paint their ornaments?
