Red Christmas tree
-
Julie Little on Feb 04, 2015Try using red spray paint made for plastic. Spray the tree upright then hang it upside down and spray again. I've done this to get a gold tree and it worked pretty great. Doesnt store well but looked greatHelpful Reply
-
-
Darla on Feb 04, 2015Get a lot of red tinsel garland from the dollar store and wire it to a tomato cage or old artificial tree. It might even look good with a real tree or branch as a frame!Helpful Reply
-
-
Linda J on Feb 04, 2015I agree with Julie. Spray paint will work, however, it is a slow process to do it well. Spray very light coats. Let it dry completely. Spray again and so on till the tree is sufficiently covered. Turn it every which way during this process. If you spray too thick it will look awful and will goop up the little things that make it look like pine branches. Ask me how I know! I store mine in a clothing box I bought at Budget Truck Rental. Take out the clothes bar then you can put the whole tree in there. Of course, they are only about 4.5 feet tall. Buy a tree to fit. BTW, Big Lots had pine and turquoise trees this year. Maybe red next year!!Helpful Reply
-
-
Ruth james on Feb 04, 2015Interested in more stories especially from people who have actually made a red treeHelpful Reply
-
-
Marion Nesbitt on Feb 05, 2015As suggested, think I'd try spraying it. Really like the idea of a red tree - it will be a show stopper.. (My daughter wanted a black tree one Christmas. Her husband was horrified and squashed the idea outright.. Asked her, "What would you use for the topper - the Angel of Death?").Helpful Reply
-
-
Cynthia E on Feb 05, 2015I have painted a Christmas tree before did not do red did different colors but same principal, you can do it 1 of several ways -- if its a prelit tree use masking tape and cover each bulb only completely with either paint paint from either upside down or top first and then turn over to paint other side, take your time. a. Spray paint - use light coats after each coat dries run hands along branches to fluff needles. After finished with one side and reversing and doing other side when both dry use an indoor/outdoor matte (unless you want high gloss then go for it) spray shellac and seal the paint. b.) using craft paint or chalk paint (can use a diy chalk paint recipe with red shades you choose) in either just 1 or 2 up to 3,shades of red , take a small sponge or foam brush (remove handle) and wearing gloves apply the paint in thin layers -- dab lightly down branches and on needles pull them from top to bottom in between lightly loaded paint on sponge/foam brush head. after dry again fluff needles , keep building paint up this way until have full coverage on both sides , and if using more than 1 color , use darkest color base 1-3 coats, then when starting with next shade dont go to base of needles but 1/4 to 1/2 way from bottom to run next color on needles on both sides before going to next shade and so on to lightest shade using, Again spray shellac both sides lightly fluffing needles lightly when each coat is completely dry c.) using more than 1 shade a different way is to have different sponges/ foam part of brush for each shade (use darkest for branch regardless) first paint branches both sides until full coverage. then using each color mix the shades randomly up and down the branches for variation. do same way as above until have full coverage and seal.d.) Metallic red spray paint will give another unique look def. use high gloss sealer with a metallic . With a red metallic you could add any color Gold, silver, bronze metallic you wanted e) craft/chalk paints-- you could use small detail brushes to apply the paints to needles and branches, but this way will take probably at earliest a month to finish although would give much more control if using more than 1 color on variations/graduations of color. -- maybe just tips or scattered needles. for a different look. If was pre lit and taped off then remove tape after sealer has dried. Be sure and paint light cords when painting needles and branches. Each way of painting and type of paint will give you its own unique look and sealing paint will let it store better. Good luck and be sure and post a picture of your finished tree can't wait to see it.Helpful Reply
-
-
Nola Baker-Ramirez on Feb 06, 2015I was dating a Harley Davidson 'nut' for awhile. To surprise him at Christmas, I bought an artificial tree and spray painted it orange. I used many H-D ornaments mingled in with plain, round, black and silver ornaments and shiny silver garland. He was so surprised he was speechless. I must say it was unusually stunning for what it was! Spend the extra money to use a good brand of spray paint. The tree lasted much longer than the relationship! LoL!Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
How to make a Christmas bow tree topper?
How do I make a bow topper for my Christmas tree?
How to make a Christmas bow with wired ribbon?
How do I make a Christmas bow out of wired ribbon for Christmas? I’d like to make pretty bows for my Christmas gifts and arrangements. I’d like it to be full and ... See more
Are flocked Christmas trees messy?
I've seen a lot of great ways to do DIY flocking on your Christmas tree to give it a new look for Christmas, but I'm worried about the mess. What is the least messy w... See more
Ideas on How to Make Realistic Tree Bark? Artificial Christmas Tree...
I would like to trim the pine needles on some of the branches to look more open and realistic but I would like to first figure out a way to disguise the metal pole to... See more
How to stop flocking on artificial Christmas tree from falling off?
Does anyone know how to keep a flocked tree from shedding? Hang an ornament or brush against it and powdery, dusty flocking falls off. It's a beautiful 6-foot tree an... See more
How do you flock a Christmas tree?
How can I flock my own Christmas tree?