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With Ornamental Magic and Ornamental Magic 2 creations by Martha Kenton you can create breathtaking ornaments using fast painting techniques and extra-easy embellishments. Ornaments aren't just for Christmas anymore-especially when they're painted in decorator colors and topped with accents.

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Ornamental Magic

Creations by: Martha Kenton
 Pages: 48
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0691
Weight: .65 lb

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Ornaments aren't just for Christmas anymore-especially when they're painted in decorator colors and topped with bead, fringe, ribbon, or wire accents.

Martha Kenton's unique approach to transforming plain glass ornaments into sparkling designer accessories is quick, easy, and fun to learn.

Let Martha's twenty-nine artistic creations inspire your to experiment with your favorite paint colors and embellishments. The magical results will grace your home with loveliness you'll enjoy year-round!

Metal Paint Technique
Metal Paint Technique

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Ornamental Magic 2

Creations by: Martha Kenton
 Pages: 60
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0692
Weight:.65 lb

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Turn a glass Christmas ornament into a designer accessory that will add sparkle to your home year-round! Allit takes is a little paint and your favorite decorative elements, such as buttons, wire, jewlry, seashells, lace, or feathers. In Ornamental Magic 2, you'll find 33 examples and 15 different painting techniques for your inspiration.




Outside Swirl and Drizzle
Outside Swirl and Drizzle


Metal Paint Technique

Metal Paint Technique

Acrylic Paint Technique
Acrylic Paint Technique

Acrylic Paint Technique

Spray Paint Technique

Spray Paint Technique

Blue&Gold Green&Gold
Spray Paint Technique

Table of Contents

  
General Supplies 2
General Instructions 3
Painting Ornaments 3 -4
Embellishing the Ornaments 6
Acrylic Paint Techniques  
Outside the Ornament-Sponging 8-9
Acrylic Paint Techniques  
Outside the Ornament-Drizzling and Blowing 10-17
Spray Paint Techniques  
Inside the Ornament 18-21
Spray Paint Techniques  
Outside the Ornament Using Krylon and Reactions 26-29
Metal Paint Techniques  
Inside the Ornament 30-37
Metal Paint Techniques  
Outside the Ornament 38-47


Textured Leaves-Spray Texture
Textured Leaves-Spray Texture

Combing Technique

Combing Technique

Cheesecloth Technique
Cheesecloth Technique

Drizzle Technique
Drizzle Technique

Spritz and Drizzle

Spritz and Drizzle

Spritz Technique
Spritz Technique

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General Supplies 2
General Instructions 3
Painting Ornaments  
Spatter 3
Spritz 3
Drizzle Acrylic Paint Technique 3
Drizzle Spray Paint Technique 4
Masking 4
Alcohol Drops 4
Mesh Pouf 4
Cheesecloth 4
Plactic Wrap 4
String Acrylic Paint Technique 5
Spray Paint Technique 5
Rubber Bands 5
Dry Brush 5
Screen 5
Comb 6
Crinkled Tissue Paper 6
Textures 6
Inside The Ornament Techniques  
Acrylics 6
Spray Paints 6
Inside and Outside the Ornament Techniques 6


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