Finally, wipe down any surfaces that may have been affected by the spray paint, such as walls or furniture. How do you spray paint an old Christmas tree? If using gilding leaf, place the leaf over the area of gilding paste and smooth using a soft, clean brush, then brush off the excess. Alternatively, if using gilding flakes, dip the bauble into the flakes and brush off the excess. If you’ve a bit more time, why not make these little snowmen for the children? Spray a clean and empty juice bottle with white spray paint and allow to dry. Decorate with permanent marker to make the face and buttons, add a little felt scarf and fill with their favourite sweets.

Fourth, rinse the sponge or cloth in the spray bottle of water. Fifth, wring out the sponge or cloth. Sixth, wipe down the area again with a wet sponge or cloth.Then, using a vacuum with the hose attachment, vacuum up any paint chips or dust that may have settled on the floor or other surfaces. Be sure to take your time and straighten all of your branches and separate them as much as possible. Choose a spray paint specifically designed for use on plastic surfaces. This type of paint is more likely to adhere to the synthetic material and provide a long-lasting finish. Once the final coat of paint is dry, you can add any additional decorations or embellishments as desired. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective clothing, such as a mask and goggles. Can you spray paint a faux Christmas tree?

Use masking tape or painter’s tape to cover any areas of the tree that you do not want to paint, such as the wiring or electrical connections. Reuse and recycle for an eco-friendly Christmas this year with a little help from PlastiKote spray paints. Now follow all the steps which I am gonna explain below if you want to get that finish after the paint job which you desire.As a new season arrives, lifestyle magazines and blogs invite us to change our interiors to complement the time of year. If you’re looking for an affordable way to add some autumnal accents to your home, look no further than a pile of dried leaves and PlastiKote spray paint! Our top three Metallics from the Fast Dry Enamel range are Copper, Chrome and Gold Leaf. Which is your favourite? This pretty table centre piece came from Rosie. She made it for the autumn but it took her all the way through to the festive season. Gorgeous!

Pine cones – they’re free, easy to find and make fabulous festive decorations with the help of PlastiKote spray paint. In their natural state, they complement a woodland-themed tree or table setting but a spritz of spray paint can make them a colourful and glittery addition to your Christmas décor.Decorating baubles with gilding leaf is a wonderful way to bring sparkle to Christmas styling and is easier to do than it looks. We love this make idea from Hobbycraft. Allow to thoroughly dry. With high usage items, it is recommended to let the paint ‘cure’ for a good 48-72 hours before putting in to use. Sarah sent us this lovely chair makeover. It was a first time project and we were thrilled to hear that it had inspired her to do more. I spray painted three bottles white, distressed one with fine sandpaper and printed letters on the others.

Submerge the cut decal in a bowl filled with room-temperature water, until the decal is able to slide off then apply the decal to the surface of the bauble and press firmly. Don’t miss any step if you are a freshie because you can mess things up in no time and will regret it later. It really is so easy to do. Just make sure the pines cones are dry before applying the spray paint of your choice and follow the instructions on the can. Simple!For any bare wood surface, always use primer. PlastiKote Twist & Spray Primer is ideal. If your item has already been spray painted with PlastiKote, you can just put your new colour over the top but if you want to ‘kill’ the existing colour, ie if it is dark and you’re going light, or you’re not sure what paint or varnish was previously use, priming will give you a good base to start on. Priming also gives added durability. It’s a simple process to make hanging decorations from pine cones. Spray the cones, allow to dry and then screw small eyelets into the top of the cone. Hang on twigs and branches for an alternative Christmas tree – you could spray the twigs as well. Once your tree is primed, it’s time to start painting. Choose any color or colors that you like and start spraying. Work in small sections so that the paint doesn’t get too wet and start running. You will also need to tape off any areas that you do not want to paint. Once the area is prepared, you can begin spraying paint onto the tree. Which cannot undo the damage. You can spray paint wooden lettersso you can decorate the tree with them. Tools you need to spray paint Christmas tree