How to Make a Cardboard Keytar Prop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a picture of a keytar that you like online then print it out as it will be your reference.

   You will end up with two halves.
   
   Turn one half so it's facing long ways.
   
   Using a pencil draw the keytar outline of you choice onto the Cardboard. , Now trace the keytar shape onto the remaining half of the cardboard and cut that out too. , At this point you should have four shapes. , Glue the shapes on top of each other in a stacked order.
   
   Now you have a solid keytar body. , Let it dry. , Then cut the black one.
   
   Make the black strips a little shorter and thinner. , These are the piano keys. , Grab some buttons and rhinestones and stick them in place with a glue gun. , Just cut a long piece of ribbon or fabric and glue it to both ends of the keytar.
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   Step 2: Cut your first cardboard box in half down the seam.

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   Step 3: Using sharp scissors or a knife cut out the body shape.

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   Step 4: Take the second box and cut it in half then trace the keytar shape out again on each half and cut.

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   Step 5: Using the hot glue gun.

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   Step 6: Squeeze some acrylic paint out onto a plastic plate get a clean dry sponge and lightly dip it into the paint with even strokes paint the front side of the keytar.

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   Step 7: Grab your craft foam boards and cut the white one into thick strips.

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   Step 8: Look at your picture and using the glue gun stick down the white strips first on the body and overlap them with the black.

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   Step 9: Time to decorate.

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    Step 10: The strap can be made if you want one.

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