Is It Safe To Spray Paint An Artificial Christmas Tree

It does take a lot of can s but there pretty.

Is it safe to spray paint an artificial christmas tree.

In the photo above you can see how my tree started out. Leave the tree outside for a few hours until all the solvents have evaporated and then bring it back indoors. Be sure you are in a well ventilated area because there is just no getting around the fact that spray paint is smelly work. Then i remembered a seriously sparkly spray paint i used a long time ago by krylon called glitter blast.

Read on to see how to make your own spray painted christmas tree in an hour for under 10. Work in a well ventilated area when you are spray painting and put something on the ground to protect the area from over spray. Supplies for thrifty diy spray painted christmas tree. Depends on what it is made of.

Tabletop size works great white spray paint i used about 1 2 of a can metallic craft paint. Wait until the paint drys about 5 minutes between sprays. Do it little by little with lots of light sprays and from different angles. If white forest green or even metallic fuchsia christmas trees aren t doing it for you this year have no fear.

Step 5 let the paint dry for six hours and apply a clear coat covering the tree completely. Spray paint the tree with your colored spray paint covering the tree evenly and paying special attention to it s branches and leaves. I think it would be difficult to get all the leaves covered if it is an artificial pine type tree. Best to use a cellulose car type paint.

I set my tree up in the middle of the garage and made my husband park in the driveway for a couple of days. Using spray paint and an artificial tree you can create a modern colorful christmas tree that complements your home in addition to being an amazing focal point and conversation piece. Only california mandates a lead warning label on every box containing an artificial tree. This applies to ornaments and decorations as well.

1 can of white spray paint 1 can of almond colored spray paint. Most americans have no idea that there is lead in artificial trees. I knew michael s carried this paint so i ran back to the store and grabbed 10 cans of it. So bring on the spray paint.

Small artificial tree i found mine at the goodwill for 3 99. A basic green tree pretty but definitely not wintery white. Spray paint the tree with white spray paint and then if you choose spray paint an accent color such as rose gold or silver. If you were set on black then you could have spray coverage like snow but make it black but thinking about it i don t know if it would show up.