How to Camouflage an Ammo Box
Obtain the ammo cans. , Look for the least amount of rust and a good inner seal. , Sand the outer surface of the can to remove any rust or previously stenciled lettering. , Wipe away sanding dust before applying paint. , Obtain spray patch your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain the ammo cans.
Rustoleum brand works very well, as it prevents further rust from developing., Flattened cardboard boxes work very well. ,, Keep an even distance from surface being painted to get an even coating and avoid lingering in one spot too long and causing, You need a blotchy sort of final product with no recognizable pattern.,,, Size the font to fit within the measurements of the ammo can., You can use cardstock as a temporary stencil, or a thin sheet of plastic for a more permanent stencil (a roll up kitchen cutting mat was used in this example). , The roll up kitchen cutting mats are translucent.
This author taped the printed letters to one side, traced with a thin marker, and then cut the letters out using scissors and an exacto knife.,,,, -
Step 2: Look for the least amount of rust and a good inner seal.
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Step 3: Sand the outer surface of the can to remove any rust or previously stenciled lettering.
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Step 4: Wipe away sanding dust before applying paint.
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Step 5: Obtain spray patch your natural surroundings.
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Step 6: This should be a well ventilated area with some sort of protection for the floor and ammo cans.
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Step 7: Open the ammo can and lay it flat (or even remove the hinged lid altogether.)
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Step 8: Remove the lid of the spray paint can
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Step 9: shake up the spray paint and start spraying.
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Step 10: Spray somewhat random patterns.
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Step 11: Allow the paint to dry.
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Step 12: Measure the ammo can.
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Step 13: Write your message in a word processor
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Step 14: using a large
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Step 15: block font such as Arial Black.
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Step 16: Print your message (in the example
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Step 17: only the word "Geocache" was used).
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Step 18: Transfer the stencil to heavy paper or plastic.
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Step 19: Cut out the stenciled letters.
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Step 20: Hold the stencil over the ammo can.
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Step 21: Spray evenly across the stencil.
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Step 22: Remove the stencil and allow the paint to dry.
Detailed Guide
Rustoleum brand works very well, as it prevents further rust from developing., Flattened cardboard boxes work very well. ,, Keep an even distance from surface being painted to get an even coating and avoid lingering in one spot too long and causing, You need a blotchy sort of final product with no recognizable pattern.,,, Size the font to fit within the measurements of the ammo can., You can use cardstock as a temporary stencil, or a thin sheet of plastic for a more permanent stencil (a roll up kitchen cutting mat was used in this example). , The roll up kitchen cutting mats are translucent.
This author taped the printed letters to one side, traced with a thin marker, and then cut the letters out using scissors and an exacto knife.,,,,
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