Just about any (acrylic) spray paint will work, Chery. You need to visualize how the wreath will look with various 'finishes' of gold paint... flat (matte), semigloss, gloss (shiny), and I even have a can that looks like gold chrome - very shiny!

Here's an idea... spray it all with your choice of gold, then place it flat on a table and gently spray it with a white from an angle just above the top (hanging point) of the wreath. Just a heavy misting from the one direction only, and at a low angle. It would look like snow has fallen on the gold acorns! This is a little tricky to get just right, so if you decide you'd like this look, try it with a sample first. I think you can even buy 'snow spray' also. But then again, perhaps one shouldn't snow the acorns (gild the lily) - LOL!!

Whatever you and your daughter decide, I bet it will be spectacular! Please post pictures for us to see!!

I have used the Krylon Gold paint and it is very nice. HOw about differnt types - flat gold, semi gloss and shiney - and mix them in the wreath. If I remember correctly - the gold paint is a little spendy - so I would first basecoat it with an inexpensive tan or white.

Thanks! Now I only hope the paint will cover the glue. . . chery2