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Monster Truck Make-Over
Monster Truck Make-Over
In the Designer's Words: "Sometimes Monster Trucks just NEED a make over. Maybe your kids have duplicate toy vehicles, maybe the store-bought designs are "too creepy". Whatever the reason, begin by painting your vehicle (sans windows and tires) with a medium brush and a base coat of Testors enamel paint. Use a fine-tipped brush to add squiggles in two accent colors to make a ridiculously easy camouflage paint job that will dazzle even the toughest critics! The painting can be completed during a nap time, making this an especially achievable project for parents! One tip- don't mention or show your small fry the painted truck until the enamel paint is completely dry. The waiting, as Tom Petty says, is in fact the hardest part."
Old toys can be new again in just a matter of hours when you learn how to upgrade old play trucks with a coat of paint. This smart and saavy craft project idea is mom-approved because it saves a ton of money while still bringing smiles to little faces. The instructions below explain how to paint an old school bus toy to resemble a much more exciting monster truck. If you are strapped for cash but still want to give a birthday gift to your favorite kiddos in your life, the Monster Truck Make-Over will be life-changing.
Time to CompleteIn an evening
MaterialsPainting & Coloring
Age GroupToddlers, Preschool & Kindergarten, Elementary School
Materials List
- Testors enamel paint in Fl. Beret Green
- Testors enamel paint in Sublime Green
- Testors enamel paint in Flat Sunflower
- Hot Wheels Monster Jam Monster Truck
- Fine- tipped paint brush
- Medium, flat paint brush
Instructions
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Paint the entire toy vehicle in one even coat of enamel paint.
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Allow the base coat to dry completely.
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Add small squiggles in an accent color.
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Select a second accent color for more squiggles.
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Touch up any drips as they happen.
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Allow the paint to dry completely.
Why You'll Love This Recycled Craft
1. Budget-Friendly: Transforming old toy vehicles into monster trucks with just a few bottles of enamel paint is a cost-effective way to breathe new life into your child's toy collection without breaking the bank.
2. Creativity Boost: Encouraging your children to get creative and think outside the box by customizing their own monster trucks will not only provide hours of entertainment, but also help develop their artistic skills and imagination.
3. Eco-Friendly: Instead of tossing out old, unwanted toys, repurposing them with a fun and easy craft project like the Monster Truck Make-Over is a sustainable way to reduce waste and give new purpose to items that would otherwise end up in the trash.
