Easy Glitter Ornaments by Nancy Ward

These decorated Christmas balls have been my solution to the 'good grief, I forgot a gift for...' dilemma for a lot of years. They're made in a flash and are always appreciated ( doesn't everyone need one more beauty for the tree?).

Here's what you need to make them:
Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive (or another temporary spray adhesive)
Krylon Webbing Spray
Jacquard Products Pearl Ex
Art Institute Glitter
Clear glass tree ball
Small piece of facial tissue, folded



Here's what you do:
Remove the metal collar from the top of the ball (use caution, the glass rim is sharp).

Shake the KK 2000 and place the nozzle into the opening at the top of the ball. One short push of the button should be enough to coat the inside of the ball with glue.

Remove the nozzle.

Turn that plain glass ball into a beauty...

For glitter: Spray the glue into the ball as directed above. Place one teaspoon of glitter in the ball. Cover the rim with the piece of folded tissue , place your index finger over the rim, and shake the ball to disperse the glitter. Dump out excess glitter into a container. If more coverage or another color glitter is desired, spray another coat of glue into the ball and repeat. Replace the metal collar on the ball.

For Pearl Ex: Spray the glue into the ball as directed above. Add (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) of one color of Pearl Ex to the ball. Cover the rim with the piece of folded tissue, place your index finger over the rim, and shake the ball to disperse the Pearl Ex. Dump out excess Pearl Ex into a container. If either more coverage or a second color Pearl Ex is desired, spray another coat of glue into the ball and repeat. Replace the metal collar on the ball.

For Pearl Ex and Spray Webbing: Spray the glue into the ball as directed above. Add (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) of one color Pearl Ex to the ball. Cover the rim with the folded tissue, place your index finger over the rim, and shake the ball to disperse the Pearl Ex. Dump out excess Pearl Ex into a container. Shake the can of webbing; insert the nozzle into the ball; spray one light coat of webbing into the ball. Either step can be repeated if desired. Replace the metal collar on the ball.

Happy decorating!