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How to make a tardis ornament

My daughter is a huge Dr. Who fan. I decided to make her a Tardis ornament to hang on the tree this Christmas.

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Squirt inside of ornament with paint and swirl to cover.  Set upside down on paint jar for paint to drain out of ornament.  (Do this step 2-3 times, letting dry in between each coat)

Squirt inside of ornament with paint and swirl to cover. Set upside down on paint jar for paint to drain out of ornament. (Do this step 2-3 times, letting dry in between each coat)

Paint a solid black circle on top of ornament.  Let first coat dry, then paint a second coat.  I used nail polish on the outside painting.  Made a more solid coverage, not easily scratched off.

Paint a solid black circle on top of ornament. Let first coat dry, then paint a second coat. I used nail polish on the outside painting. Made a more solid coverage, not easily scratched off.

Paint three white squares, again letting dry between coats, for solid coverage.

Paint three white squares, again letting dry between coats, for solid coverage.

Outline 'windows' with nail polish.

Outline 'windows' with nail polish.

Printing the side wording as tiny as I could, I still needed to make 'squiggly' lines, representing words.

Printing the side wording as tiny as I could, I still needed to make 'squiggly' lines, representing words.

Use a white marker and print Police Box on top of ornament.

Use a white marker and print Police Box on top of ornament.

Hang on tree & admire your 'Time and relative dimension in space' ornament.

  • Clear glass round ornament
  • Blue enamel or acrylic paint
  • Black, white nail polish (or paint)
  • White marker