Atmospheric decorations for Advent

Designs using natural materials

Nature provides lots of materials that are perfect for crafting and designs – whether it be acorns and chestnuts, which children enjoy using to create figures, or fir cones which can be used to create atmospheric Advent decorations. In autumn and winter in particular, there is an abundance of natural materials perfect for decorative DIY projects. We show you how to make an impressive wall decoration from dried flowers, walnuts and a large leaf, with the help of edding permanent spray. The acrylic paint spray is particularly suitable for use on natural materials, as the spray can reach into even the smallest nooks and crannies.

Categories: Christmas
Autumn
Products: Permanent spray
Materials: Natural materials
Difficulty: A bit more challenging
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

You can see everything you need in this photo. We’ve used the following spray colours for the design: edding 5200 permanent spray in traffic white (colour code 922), silver (923), light lavender (931) and rich gold (924). You can use any other colour of your choice.

Step 2

Before you spray, carefully cover your work area with film or paper. Shake the can vigorously for about 3 minutes so that the mixing balls can be clearly heard. To remove the safety ring, first remove the cap and then the sprayhead. Next, use a screwdriver to lift the safety ring. We recommend you spray at a distance of approx. 25 cm for best results and to ensure as even coverage as possible. First, spray the walnut halves (in lavender in our photo) before leaving to dry thoroughly.