Painted Sport-Themed Tailgate Cooler
Posted by DecoArt on Jul 31st 2014
Enjoy the pre- and post-game activities with a cooler that's sure to score at your next tailgate.
SUPPLIES
- water container
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- tracing paper
- transfer paper
- ruler
- 1" flat brush
- #2 round brush
- 3/4" flat brush
- chalk pencil
- recycled cooler
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Allow to dry between painting steps.
- Clean the cooler with warm, soapy water. Dry well before painting.
- Paint the cooler top with a 1" flat brush and Turf Green.
- Trace and transfer the football onto the cooler front.
- Use a 3/4” flat brush and Paprika to paint the football shape and Cotton Ball for stripes.
- Use a ruler and chalk pencil to mark off yard lines on the cooler top.
- Use a #2 round brush and Cotton Ball to paint lines and numbers on the top and stitches on the football.
- Trace and transfer all lettering.
- Use a #2 round brush to paint “Kick Off” and “Go Team” with School Bus. Paint “Tailgate” and “Time” with Coastal Waters.