Ornaments Decorated with Washi Tape

Washi rice paper tape is so easy to use, you’ll want to make it a part of all the crafting projects you do with your kids. Have them stick bits of tape cut in a variety geometric shapes all over the surface of the ball ornaments and create fun and original patterns.

Materials:

Clear glass ball ornaments
Decorative white acrylic paint
Selection of Washi rice paper tape
Scissors
Empty toilet paper roll

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Instructions:

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Step 1: To make a clear glass ball ornament opaque, remove the metal cap, pour a small amount of paint inside the ornament and move it around so that the paint coats the sides. Let the paint dry before putting the metal cap back on.

Step 2: Before letting your kids’ imaginations run wild, cut strips of tape into small, simple geometric shapes, such as triangles, diamonds, squares and rectangles.

Step 3: Place the Washi tape shapes on the edge of a bowl or plastic plate to make the tiny bits easier to handle. It may be a good idea to cut an empty toilet paper roll into rings to create a base on which to rest each ball ornament when decorating it.

Step 4: Let your kids creatively apply the tiny Washi tape shapes to the ball ornaments. Cut out more shapes as needed.