How to Preserve Your Glitter-Encrusted Christmas Decorations (2024)

FAQs

How do you seal glitter Christmas decorations? ›

Use clear glue spray, or hair spray to protect

If glitter rubs off a Christmas ornament then stop it from happening by coating it with a thin layer or spray on glue or hairspray. You can use these items to add extra protection and prevent the glitter from rubbing off in the first place.

To that end, use a dry dust cloth; never a wet rag. For especially delicate ornaments (such as those with glitter) you'll want the even lighter touch of a feather duster. For detail work, use a small paintbrush or even a makeup brush to get into hard-to-reach places.

Apply a top layer of Mod Podge to seal in the glitter.

You could also use watered down school glue to create an opaque sealant for your crafting project. The top layer of Mod Podge acts as a sealant and will prevent the glitter from flaking away.

Want a quick fix? Use hairspray. Hairspray is a fantastic option for sealing glitter on fabric! Not only is it an item you most likely already have around the house, but it is so easy to spray your item and go.

The Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day, marks the day the three wise men visited baby Jesus and hailed him as a king in Bethlehem. It's believed that keeping your decorations on display for too long after the Twelfth Night can bring bad luck.

Garages are ideal for a lot of your holiday decoration storage needs, whether you're storing decorations for Christmas, Halloween, birthday parties, or holidays like the Fourth of July or Canada Day.

Yes! You can use one of these two methods for your glitter ornaments: Coat the outside of your glass balls with Mod Podge and sprinkle the glitter on (either the entire ornament or parts like we did). Mix glitter and Mod Podge and swirl around the inside of the ornament.

Luckily, it is very easy to seal the glitter onto your ornament. You can paint a thin layer of a glossy mod podge over the areas of glitter and let that dry. Alternatively, you can use a glitter sealer like Krylon's glaze spray for a high-gloss permanent finish.

Apply A Coat Of Sealer

Next, you will want to apply your chosen sealer on top of the glitter. Either brush the glitter on or spray it on depending on the type of product you chose. If you brush the sealer one, more glitter may likely fall off in the process, but it shouldn't affect the look of your project.

No, once completely cured, the glitter is sealed within the topcoat and should not flake off. Mod Podge Mega Glitter will dry to a hard finish with no tack.

Can you use pledge to glitter ornaments? ›

Remove the ornament cap and squirt about a tablespoon of the Pledge into the ornament. Swirl the Pledge around and make sure you get a good even coat over the entire inside of the ornament. Pour any excess Pledge back into the bottle (or discard).

Sometimes you may not have the time to wait for your glitter glue project to dry on its own, so you need a method that can help dry glitter glue fast. In that case, you can use a hairdryer, a fan, or the power of the sun to help speed up the drying process.

Multiple layers of clear acrylic spray will not only seal in glitter but will give your item a glossy look.

What is the finish of Mod Podge Extreme Glitter? It dries with a clear Gloss base and lots of sparkle.

Setting spray doesn't just keep you from getting shiny. Rather, it also works to lock everything in place, especially when you're using something like glitter. We love the NYX setting sprays - available in both matte and dewy finishes - for locking elaborate makeup looks in place.

Glitter Spray Paint offers an intense, sparkling finish to any craft or decorative project. Rust-Oleum® Glitter Spray Paint adds a radiant shimmer to many surfaces, including wood, metal, wicker, glass, ceramic, pottery, craft foam, paper, plastic and more.

Use a matte top coat over your glitter nail polish. Nail Pro Tip: It's especially important to use a premium velvet matte top coat and take your time with it. If you miss any spots or don't have a full coverage polish, it'll quickly look like a messy mix of gloss and matte.

Twelfth Night is the night before Twelfth Day.

Twelfth Night (5th January) is when all Christmas Decorations should be removed so as not to bring bad luck upon the home. If decorations are not removed on Twelfth Night, they should stay up all year.

The feast of Christmas started at around 4pm on Christmas Eve afternoon and continued until the Epiphany on 6 January. But contrary to popular belief, the Christmas season actually continues right through to Candlemas on 2 February so there's no real reason why you should take your decorations down earlier.

So, when should you decorate? Google says the last day of November or the first of December. Many go by the unwritten rule that tells us we're not supposed to decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving.

How do you store Christmas ornaments so they don't break? ›

Pack ornaments in egg cartons or plastic cups lined with tissue paper or paper towels. Cardboard drink holders, old takeout containers, and plastic apple containers work, too!

These spots may seem like the perfect storage areas for everything, but that's not the case. Storing items in your attic is far more preferable than storing them in the basem*nt or garage where they may get wet from flooding and are exposed to the elements. Use the attic to store anything that is impervious to heat.

Mod Podge Formulas

If you love the look of sparkle but don't love the glittery mess, try Extreme Glitter Mod Podge. The blingy-ness is built in! It's used in a lot of holiday crafts in addition to day-to-day.

Putting a matte top coat over your favorite glitter polish gives it that special kick and makes it look completely unique. This would be perfect for the holidays!

You can apply CrystaLac, Mod Podge, or a clear acrylic spray instead. All have advantages and disadvantages, so choose the one that's most convenient for you.

As I said before, no, Mod Podge is not waterproof. The longer answer has to do with the makeup of the product. Mod Podge is a craft supply made up of several ingredients, including vinyl acetate. The combination produces a product that is somewhat water resistant, but not waterproof.

Can you use Quick Shine Floor Finish for glitter ornaments? ›

After removing the tops, squirt the Quick Shine Floor Finish into the Christmas balls and swirl around to coat the inside and pour the excess out into a cup. Fold a piece of paper into a funnel, insert in the Christmas ball and pour a few tablespoons of glitter in and swirl around to coat the inside of the ball.

You can use mod podge to apply a thin glossy layer on the glittered areas and leave them to dry. You can also opt for a glitter sealer spray like Krylon`s glaze spray to achieve a quality glossy permanent finish. Glitter produces a sparkly, shiny, magical effect over all kinds of items.

"Vaseline is great for sticking glitter down and is completely safe for the face (and even leaves skin feeling quite smooth underneath)," says Katrina, co-founder of The Gypsy Shrine.

Can I seal the glitter with hairspray? No. If you make this project following the directions for applying the glitter with Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge and sealing the glitter with Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge, the glitter will have permanently adhered to the glass.

Paint the item you want to cover in a thin, even coat of Mod Podge and shake over your glitter until the item is covered. Leave this to dry completely.

Yes! You can use one of these two methods for your glitter ornaments: Coat the outside of your glass balls with Mod Podge and sprinkle the glitter on (either the entire ornament or parts like we did). Mix glitter and Mod Podge and swirl around the inside of the ornament.

Glitter polish will feel rough on the nail once dry. To achieve a smooth and shiny look, use a fast dry top coat like KBShimmer Clearly On Top. Some polish may need two coats of top coat for that smooth, glass like finish.

So if you have little ones, pets or clumsy spouses – the clear plastic ones work great for this project too… just sayin'. Let's get started! Keep in mind you that you can also use Pledge Floor Care Finish instead of the Polycrylic. The Pledge swirls around the ornaments quicker and drips out instantly.