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DIY Fender Washer Peppermint Ornament
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DIY Peppermint Washer Ornament
Safety First!
- Adult supervision required for painting
- Keep small parts away from children under 3
- Work in a well-ventilated area
- Wear gloves when handling paint
Materials Needed
Hardware:
- 1-1/2" OD Fender Washers
Paint Supplies:
- White acrylic paint
- Red acrylic paint
- Paint brushes
Ribbons:
- Red wire ribbon
- 1/4" white ribbon
- Additional ribbon for hanging (your choice)
Tools:
- Scissors
- Pencil (optional for marking stripes)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Paint Base Coat
Apply 2-3 coats of white paint to the fender washer, allowing each coat to dry completely.
Pro Tip: Light, even coats will give you better coverage than one thick coat and prevent drips.
Step 2: Create Stripes
Paint alternating red stripes around the washer. You can freehand these for a handcrafted look, or use a pencil to mark guidelines first.
Pro Tip: For perfectly spaced stripes, divide your washer into 8 equal sections before painting.
Step 3: Add Wrapper Effect
Once paint is completely dry, tie white ribbon around the inside to the outside on both sides of the washer. Add a 3-inch piece of red wire ribbon in the middle on each side.
Step 4: Style the Ribbons
- Fluff out the ends of the red wire ribbon
- Cut the ends in a zigzag pattern to create a candy wrapper effect
- Use the sharp side of open scissors to curl the white ribbon ends
Step 5: Add Hanging Loop
Tie your chosen ribbon to the top of the ornament for hanging.
Creative Variations
Color Options:
- Green and white for a mint candy look
- Blue and white for a winter theme
- Pink and white for sweet peppermint
Pattern Ideas:
- Spiral Patern instead of stripes
- Dots or swirls for unique candy designs
- Metallic Paint accents for extra sparkle
Ribbon Variations:
- Use glitter ribbon for extra shine
- Try different widths of ribbon for varied effects
- Mix multiple ribbon colors for a more festive look
Display Ideas:
- Create sets with varying sizes of washers
- Use as gift packaging decorations
- String multiple ornaments together for a candy garland
Pro Tips:
- Paint the edges of the washer first, then work on the flat surfaces
- Use a hair dryer on low heat to speed up drying time between coats
- Keep ribbon tails equal lengths for balanced appearance
- Make several at once while your paint is out