How to Paint a Cheerleading Megaphone
Painting a cheerleading megaphone is not a difficult task, but it requires patience and preparation. Cheerleading megaphones can be painted in just one color, or a mixture of school colors with embellishments. Decorating a cheerleading megaphone with paint or a sticker-backed school emblem creates a more eye-catching megaphone to generate school spirit. The mouthpiece of a cheerleading megaphone should not be painted, for the safety of the user. Most cheerleading megaphones are constructed from either plastic or metal.
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Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Drop cloth
- Stencil, sticker-backed emblem, or person able to draw a design (optional)
- Painter's tape
- Clear-coat bonding paint or stain
- Water and dish soap
- Towel
- Permanent markers (optional)
Instructions
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How to Paint a Cheerleading Megaphone
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Determine the color or colors to paint the cheerleading megaphone. Latex paint works well on megaphones made out of anything put plastic. To paint a plastic megaphone, purchase paint designed to adhere to plastic materials.
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Clean the cheerleading megaphone, and allow it to dry thoroughly. Use a towel to wipe away any excess water.
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Wrap painter's tape over the cheerleading megaphone mouthpiece. Tape any area of the megaphone that will be painted with a contrasting color of paint.
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Apply the first coat of paint using a paintbrush. Let the project dry thoroughly overnight.
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Remove the painter's tape from the megaphone body, and apply the contrasting coat of paint if desired. Allow to dry thoroughly overnight.
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Draw the team mascot or lettering with permanent markers, paint, or sticker-backed emblems. If you're using paint to design the team mascot, allow it to dry for at least four hours before proceeding with the next step.
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Apply a clear coat either by spraying evenly from an aerosol can or by using a clean paintbrush. Remove the painter's tape from the cheerleading megaphone mouthpiece after allowing the project to dry overnight. The megaphone is now ready to use at games and events.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not rush the drying process, or the paint can become tacky and make the megaphone look messy.
Complete this project in a well-ventilated area.
