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holiday-decoration making-sparkly-branches #tipit

posted in Other on 11/21/2014
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Tree branch
Silver spray paint
Silver glitter
Colorfill accents - I got mine at Michaels
White glue
Spray glue
Paint brush
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Tree branch
Silver spray paint
Silver glitter
Colorfill accents - I got mine at Michaels
White glue
Spray glue
Paint brush
1. Find a tree branch the size you require.  Use lopping shears to cut and shape
1. Find a tree branch the size you require. Use lopping shears to cut and shape
Spray it with silver spray paint to cover.  Let dry.
Spray it with silver spray paint to cover. Let dry.
Spray the branch with spray glue/adhesive until it is covert
Spray the branch with spray glue/adhesive until it is covert
I am showing this step on a small branch, container, and table, but if you have large branches – lay a cookie sheet on the ground and sprinkle the glitter onto your branch so the excess glitter falls onto the cookie sheet and you can re-use it. Do this outside so glitter won't get all over the place
I am showing this step on a small branch, container, and table, but if you have large branches – lay a cookie sheet on the ground and sprinkle the glitter onto your branch so the excess glitter falls onto the cookie sheet and you can re-use it. Do this outside so glitter won't get all over the place
To create an icy look – spread some white glue in a few places along the  branch
To create an icy look – spread some white glue in a few places along the branch
Clear off the cookie sheet and then sprinkle clear Colorfull accents over the glue.  These little cubes stick on easily.    Collect the excess that falls onto the cookie sheet to re-use. 
You can also use Epsom salts to do this – they will give the branches a whiter look
Clear off the cookie sheet and then sprinkle clear Colorfull accents over the glue. These little cubes stick on easily. Collect the excess that falls onto the cookie sheet to re-use.
You can also use Epsom salts to do this – they will give the branches a whiter look

It creates the look of an icy build-up.
It creates the look of an icy build-up.
They take on a pretty glow when lit by candlelight
They take on a pretty glow when lit by candlelight
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