DIY - Christmas balls in buttons
Create an original Christmas decoration, by getting the buttons from your drawers
Note
Duration : 1h + 24h drying time
Difficulty : 2/5
Material
- 1 polystyrene ball (diameter 12 cm)
- 15 cm red fabric
- Red and patterned buttons made of wood and plastic of different diameters
- Ribbon for the fastener
- Odif Odicoat
- Scissors
- Syringe
- Glue brush
Step 1
- Using the template (pdf attached), draw 6 petals on the red fabric and cut them.
- Stick them on the polystyrene ball coated with the Odif Odicoat.
- Smooth the surface with a flat brush and the Odif Odicoat.
- Let dry for about 2 hours.
Step 2
- With a syringe, place a large drop of Odif Odicoat on the ball and stick a button.
- Cover the entire surface of the ball by superimposing some buttons inspired by the photo.
- Let dry for 24 hours.
Step 3
- Cut a piece of tape about 24 cm long and tie the ends to form a loop.
- Drill a hole in the ball with the tip of the scissors and put Odif Odicoat in that hole with the syringe.
Step 4
- Slide the ribbon knot into the hole and push it to the bottom with the scissors tip.
- Let dry before hanging.
You are ready to decorate your Christmas tree.