Things You'll Need:
- Munny
- Krylon Fusion Spray Paint for Plastic
- Masking Tape
- Sandpaper
- Gesso Primer Paint (optional)
- Elmer’s Wood Glue (optional)
- X-Acto Knife
- Computer
- Internet Connection
- Pencil, Pen, or Sharpie-style Marker
- Sculpey (optional)
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Step 1
While there are hard vinyl munny toys of different sizes, the standard munny doll size is 7” tall. Made by KidRobot, it’s available in white, black, or glow-in-the-dark colors. Visit the KidRobot web site, or visit the store if you live near Los Angeles. Buy a munny or two. Note that, at $24.99 each, they’re not cheap.
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Step 2
Take the munny out of its box and wash it with soap and water to remove any excess oils. While this is an optional step, many artists lightly sandpaper the munny’s surface to assure that there are no rough spots particularly in design areas that will be painted. Another optional step that some artists take is to apply Gesso primer paint to the doll’s surface as another safety measure.
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Step 3
Sketch the design on the munny with a pencil, pen, or Sharpie-style marker. I prefer Rapidograph technical pens.
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Step 4
Use masking tape to prevent painting over certain parts of your character’s design.
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Step 5
Spray Krylon Fusion Paint for Plastic (or brush on acrylic paint) in designated areas on your munny.
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Step 6
Use an X-Acto blade if you plan on cutting into the munny. This is optional, as is using Sculpey bake-on clay as an add-on element. If you plan on adding wood pieces to your munny, Elmer’s wood glue may come in handy.
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Step 7
Use clear coat fixative to prevent paint, ink, and other applied media from smearing.
