How To Customize A Summer Beer Bucket?

Have you seen the deal where you can buy a bucket of brews in the summer, and then you get to keep the bucket? I always thought those were cool. Many people buy them just for the bucket. So, I thought it could be so much cooler to do your own. Why not put your favorite logos on a galvanized bucket and take it to parties? It provides cold beer and great conversation!

STEP 1: Making the Stencil

The first thing you have to do is get yourself a galvanized bucket. Then you have to figure out what logo you would like. The more simple the logo, the easier it would be. Crazy logos with multiple colors would be tough.Then, you size it, print it out and fasten it to thick paper. I chose a manilla folder. Then, cut it out with an X-Acto knife and pick out your spray paint of choice.

STEP 2: Adhering the Stencil

Tape your stencil on the bucket at the desired location. Make it as tight as possible. You may need to put some double-sided tape between the bucket and stencil, especially close to your logo's opening. This will keep the image as sharp as possible. Then, begin painting with an airbrush-type method. I think it's better to do many coats rather than one thick one. The paint will leave runs if you try to do it in one coat.

Then, carefully remove your stencil. It might be best to let it dry a bit.