Cheap DIY Guitar Picks

Recently I started playing the guitar and it was then I realised something, most picks are pretty ugly... So I set off to make some custom, cool and fun picks that anyone could make

Step 1: Supplies

You will need:

• An old gift card, debit card, or another plastic card alike
• A guitar pick template: there are 100s of different templates online, pick one you like and print it out
• Nail Polish: chances are if you have women in your house, you probably have a bottle or two lying around. If not, do not fret (haha fret, get it)! The dollar store often sells low end quality polish
• A good pair of scissors
• A sharpie or permanent marker (not pictured)

Step 2: Cutting and Tracing

Print and cut out your template. After that, draw around the template on your card of choice with a sharpie.

Step 3: More Cutting

Cut out as many picks as you like. I went for three to start off with, but made a bunch more later!

Step 4: Get Creative

Now it's time to paint. If you want a very high end final product I also suggest using a top coat and base coat. You might also have to use several coats of nail polish, depending on how thick the polish is.

How to Paint Solid Colours:

1. Lie your pick down on a flat, covered surface
2. Add your base coat (if using one) and wait to dry for a minute
3. Add your first coat and wait five minutes to dry
4. Add your second coat (if needed) and wait another five minutes
5. Add your top coat (if using) and wait to dry for a minute
6. Flip over and repeat on other side

How to do a Striped Pattern (you will also need masking tape):

1. Do steps 1-5 of "How to Paint Solid Colours"
2. Add a few strips of painters tape where you would like the stripes
3. Do steps 2-4 of "How to Paint Solid Colours" with a different colour
4. Remove the tape carefully.
5. Add a top coat (if using)
6. Flip over and repeat on other side

How to do an Ombre Effect (you will also need a makeup sponge):

1. Do steps 1-5 of "How to Paint Solid Colours"
2. Paint two lines of colour (horizontally) across the makeup sponge so they just touch
3. Dab the part of the sponge where the polish is on top of pick until the desired affect is achieved
4. Add your top coat (if using)
5. Flip over and repeat on other side