#DIY HOLIDAY CRAFT - HOW TO MAKE AN ICE ORNAMENT
9:00 AM Ramblings of Christina - Rant Rave Roll
I love the holidays. I think decorating for the holidays is my favorite part of the entire season. I'm always adding and changing my holiday decor. My goal when decorating is to spend as little as possible and reuse, recycle, or re-purpose whenever I can. My latest project is an Ice Ornament. Wouldn't you love to have this beauty hanging from your tree?
These ornaments are super simple to make. I used a set of old plastic ornaments that I had on hand, but you can pick up a box of clear plastic or glass ornaments for a couple of dollars. I had plenty of glue and I picked up the Epsom Salt for less than a dollar a pound.
Here is a list of materials you will need to make your own ice ornaments:
- Clear glass or plastic ornaments
- Glue (one that dries clear)
- Epsom Salt
Pour about a cup of salt into a medium sized bowl. Remove the cap and hanger from the ornaments. Make sure your ornaments are clean and dry. Have a spoon on hand for pouring the salt over the ornaments. I used corn on the cob holders for my ornaments, but a pencil, skewer, or even a popsicle stick would work too. Start by swirling glue around the ornament.
Make sure you get glue up to the neck of the ornament. Now you are going to get a little messy. Use your finger to spread out the glue in a thin layer. Make sure the ornament is completely covered with glue.
Now it is time to apply the salt. Hold your ornament over the bowl and slowly pour the salt over the ornament. I let mine dry overnight.
Keep turning the ornament and pouring the salt until the ornament is completely covered. Pour additional salt on any areas where the salt looks thin.
Once your ornament is finished, stand it upright and let it dry. It takes a couple hours to dry completely.
Once your ornaments are dry replace the cap and hanger. Now you are ready to display your Iced Ornaments on your tree, a wreath, or anywhere else these iced beauties would look great!
December 5, 2011 10:43 AM
Gorgeous!!!! I've got to try this!
December 5, 2011 2:57 PM
wait...is epsom salt like the evil twin of glitter in any way? It must wash up a little easier (in other words melt/dissolve)--these are so pretty!
December 5, 2011 10:51 PM
nice....i make ornaments each year with the kids i work with...this might be the new style this year...