Step 1: Tape ornaments to skewer Remove the cap, place the end of a skewer inside the ornament, and wrap painters tape around the base to secure it to the skewer.
Step 2: Apply drywall mud texture Mix drywall mud with water, and splatter it on with a paint brush. Cover the ornament completely with texture.
Step 3: Paint ornament Spray paint the ornament black.
Step 4: Apply copper paint Lightly brush on copper or dark gold paint, allowing some of the black layer to show through.
Step 6: Add blue patina Brush on a light coat of teal blue paint. Gently buff it in some areas to look more realistic.