Brillant Blue Ornament
Designed by Holli Long - Project courtesy of Plaid

Plaid Supplies:
Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Crystal Clear, 2 oz.
Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Blue Diamond, 2 oz.
Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - White Pearl, 2 oz.
Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Glitter Silver, 2 oz.
Gallery Glass ® Accessories - Crystal Beads

Other supplies:
3 Glass Ornaments
Decorative Ribbon
Pencils
Foam Block
Straw
Paper Cups

Instructions:

To Create Marbelized Effect (as shown in the ornament on the left)

1. Mix four tablespoons of Blue Diamond with two teaspoons of water into a cup and stir well. Repeat with White Pearl.

2. Alternating colors, pour each cup of color over ornament until covered.

3. Apply Crystal Clear to bottom of ornament and sprinkle with Crystal Beads.(Optional, as seen on large ornament.)

To Create Hand Blown Effect (as shown on ornament on the right)

1. Using a swirling motion, apply Crystal Clear to ornament.

2. Apply dots of Blue Diamond and Silver Glitter randomly around ornament.

3. Blow air through straw just above paint to blend colors. Let ornament dry overnight.

After ornaments are dry, replace hangers and tie with ribbons.

Tip: Remove hanger and slide ornament over a pencil. Hold pencil or place into a foam block to paint and dry ornaments

Project courtesy of Plaid