How to Make Glitter Ornaments with Mod Podge DIY

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How to Make Glitter Ornaments with Mod Podge DIY

Learn how to make DIY glitter ornaments, the perfect Christmas craft using the absolute best methods of using Crystal Clear Mod Podge.

I made these shiny ornaments last night, and they turned out even prettier than the ones I made last year.

Using Crystal Clear Mod Podge, holographic chunky glitter, and a clear disc ornament, you can create stunning keepsakes that glow on the Christmas tree.

The best part? You only need a few supplies from your local craft store and a little bit of patience while they dry.

I made these shiny ornaments last night, and they turned out even prettier than the ones I made last year. Using Crystal Clear Mod Podge, holographic chunky glitter, and a clear disc ornament, you can create stunning keepsakes that glow on the Christmas tree. The best part? You only need a few supplies from your local craft store and a little bit of patience while they dry.

This is a full tutorial showing the best way to get smooth, even glitter coverage with no excess glitter falling off later.

Whether you prefer clear glass ornaments or shatterproof clear ornaments, this technique works beautifully for all different colors of glitter.

You can even coordinate the project with your favorite color, Christmas palette, or a creative journey theme you’ve been exploring.

Let's get started!

This is a full tutorial showing the best way to get smooth, even glitter coverage with no excess glitter falling off later. Whether you prefer clear glass ornaments or shatterproof clear ornaments, this technique works beautifully for all different colors of glitter. You can even coordinate the project with your favorite color, Christmas palette, or a creative journey theme you’ve been exploring.

Supplies Needed for Glitter Ornaments:

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Clear disc ornament (glass or plastic)
Crystal Clear Mod Podge
Holographic chunky glitter + fine glitter
Glitter container or tray (optional)
Funnel or scrap paper (optional)
Small paper cup for drying
Ribbon for tying a bow
Optional: Acrylic paint, hot glue, Cricut vinyl accents for decorating

Step 1: Prep Your Clear Ornament

Start with a clean, dry ornament.

Remove the metal hanging top and set it aside.

This process works with both clear glass ornaments and durable clear ornaments made of plastic.

Step 2: Add the Mod Podge

Pour a little bit of Crystal Clear Mod Podge inside the ornament.

Swirl it around slowly, coating the entire interior.

Make sure the glue glides across every surface.

Tip: Turning the ornament upside down as you rotate helps prevent streaks.

Step 2: Add the Mod Podge Pour a little bit of Crystal Clear Mod Podge inside the ornament. Swirl it around slowly, coating the entire interior. Make sure the glue glides across every surface. Tip: Turning the ornament upside down as you rotate helps prevent streaks.

Pour and drain out any leftover Mod Podge back into the Mod Podge container.

Let it drain for about a minute, then flip it back over for the glitter.

Step 3: Add a Generous Amount of Glitter

Set your ornament over a glitter container or tray.

Sprinkle in a generous amount of glitter—a mix of fine and holographic chunky glitter for extra sparkle.

Rotate and tap the ornament so the glitter sticks everywhere.

Step 3: Add a Generous Amount of Glitter Set your ornament over a glitter container or tray. Sprinkle in a generous amount of glitter—a mix of fine and holographic chunky glitter for extra sparkle. Rotate and tap the ornament so the glitter sticks everywhere.

If you see bare spots, add a little more glitter.

Don’t worry—any excess glitter will shake out later.

Step 4: Let It Drain & Dry

Turn the ornaments upside down and place it on a small plastic cup so the Mod Podge and extra glitter can drip out.

Leave it to dry overnight for best results.

I let mine sit overnight and it was perfectly set by morning.

This slow drying is the best way to avoid streaks and get fully even coverage.

Step 4: Let It Drain & Dry Turn the ornaments upside down and place it on a small plastic cup so the Mod Podge and extra glitter can drip out. Leave it to dry overnight for best results. I let mine sit overnight and it was perfectly set by morning. This slow drying is the best way to avoid streaks and get fully even coverage.

Step 5: Replace the Top

Once dry, pop the ornament’s metal topper back in place.

If yours feels loose, add a dab of hot glue to secure it.

Step 6: Add a Silver Bow or Cricut Accent

Tie a pretty ribbon around the top—silver looked gorgeous on mine!

If you enjoy cricut crafts, this is the perfect moment to add names, dates, or tiny snowflake decals.

Or glitter your ornament in bright green and add a Grinch face to the front of it to make Grinch Ornaments!

Step 6: Add a Silver Bow or Cricut Accent Tie a pretty ribbon around the top—silver looked gorgeous on mine! If you enjoy cricut crafts, this is the perfect moment to add names, dates, or tiny snowflake decals. Or glitter your ornament in bright green and add a Grinch face to the front of it to make Grinch Ornaments!

This technique works beautifully with holographic glitter in gold, silver, pastel mixes, jewel tones, or classic Christmas shades.

I love using the large and fine glitter combined, it gets in every little space, leaving it extra sparkly!

These DIY glitter ornaments are truly a joy to make.

They’re simple, beautiful, and customizable—and the best part is that they always come out looking magical.

If you’ve been searching for the easiest, best way to get smooth, sparkly ornaments without shedding glitter everywhere, this method is a winner.

Let me know what colors you try and how your own creative journey with glitter turns out!

These DIY glitter ornaments are truly a joy to make. They’re simple, beautiful, and customizable—and the best part is that they always come out looking magical. If you’ve been searching for the easiest, best way to get smooth, sparkly ornaments without shedding glitter everywhere, this method is a winner. Let me know what colors you try and how your own creative journey with glitter turns out!

That's it!

I made these shiny DIY glitter ornaments using Crystal Clear Mod Podge and a mix of chunky + fine holographic glitter, and I’m obsessed with how sparkly they turned out! ✨

I just poured, swirled, glittered, and let the clear ornament dry upside down overnight in a little paper cup, then added the topper back on and tied a silver bow.

Such an easy Christmas craft and the perfect pop of sparkle for the tree!