Rockin USA

Music is the heartbeat of America.This Pop-star patriotic guitar plaque will inspire future generations of rock stars and musicians with its bright acrylic colors and cool designs.

Materials:

• Spray Sealers
  • Clear Gloss, SS 331
• Ultra Metallics™
  • UM 956 Silver
• Bisque Designs, Children/Tween
  • 26141 Pop Star Wall Hanger 7" x 3" x .1"
• Debut Taklon Brushes
  • TB 705 No. 6 Shader
  • TB 706 No. 10 Shader
  • TB 725 No. 10/0 Liner
• OS™ Opaque Acrylics
  • White, OS 431
  • Bright Blue, OS 459
  • Black, OS 476
  • Candy Apple, OS 563
• Sponge
• Pencil

Steps:

1. Wipe ware with damp sponge to remove dust.
    
2. Lightly draw stripes on star, using pencil. Apply White to white stripes on star, using No. 6 Shader. Apply White to stars on body of guitar, using No. 10/0 Liner. Let dry.
    
3. Apply Candy Apple to red stripes on star, using No. 6 Shader. Let dry.
    
4. Lightly draw name onto neck of guitar, using pencil. Apply Candy Apple to name and to small square on body of guitar, using No. 10/0 Liner. Let dry.
    
5. Apply Bright Blue to body and neck of guitar, using No. 6 Shader and working around stars and name. Let dry.
    
6. Apply Silver to front plate and knob on body of guitar and dots at end of neck, using No. 10/0 Liner and No. 6 Shader. Let dry.
    
7. Apply Black to entire background on front and to back, using No. 6 Shader. Let dry.
    
8. Apply Black to musical notes, using No. 10/0 Liner. Let dry.
    
9. Apply a random pattern of dots onto background, using Silver and No. 10/0 Liner. Let dry.
    
10. Spray 2 coats of Clear Gloss Spray Sealer onto entire piece. Let dry after each coat.

 
This craft project was featured in 13 Kids Crafts for Father's Day.  See them all here.