- Katherine B.
READER REVIEW
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
I used thin, clear elastic chord. You can certainly use string, but I just like that they're clear and disappear a bit into the Christmas tree.
I used a mix of lovely, water-soluble metallics by Folk Art, Bella and Deco Art. Martha Stuart also has some lovely metallics that are nice and bright.
I used a #6 shader brush with a nice, flat edge which helps to get the paint cleanly under the acorn cap.
First, make sure you’ve allowed your acorns to dry for a week in an open container in a dry place. Once ready, simply paint each acorn, avoiding the cap.
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Give each acorn 4 coats each to make them nice and bright. Balancing them on their caps makes it easy to prevent the paint from smudging.
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Make a loop and tie it in a knot in the chord.
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Add a single dot of glue to your acorn caps. Gently (and carefully) hold your chord or string to the glue for about 5-10 seconds. That’s all there is to it!
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