How to Paint Christmas Trees

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You can learn how to paint Christmas trees and add some fun and bright colors to your holiday decor this year. Just grab your spray paint and any artificial tree to get started.

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SUPPLIES

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Now that you have your supplies you are ready to paint! Be sure to paint your trees outdoors and wait for a warm day.

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Be sure to straighten and separate each individual branch before painting.

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Mask any areas that you want left unpainted.

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Set the tree up on cardboard or another disposable surface to paint.

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Paint a few light coats on the tree from all sides.

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Swipe up to see the full tutorial

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How to Paint Christmas Trees

You can learn how to paint Christmas trees and add some fun and bright colors to your holiday decor this year. Just grab your spray paint and any artificial tree to get started.

SUPPLIES

– Artificial trees – Masking tape (optional) – Rust-Oleum Imagine Spray Paint

Now that you have your supplies you are ready to paint! Be sure to paint your trees outdoors and wait for a warm day.

Be sure to straighten and separate each individual branch before painting.

Mask any areas that you want left unpainted.

Set the tree up on cardboard or another disposable surface to paint.

Paint a few light coats on the tree from all sides.

Swipe up to see the full tutorial

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