What to put on a fraternity cooler?
What to put on a fraternity cooler?
Mascots, college symbols, logos, popular places on campus, landmarks, and stadiums are just a few ideas that you can put on your next fraternity formal cooler.
How do you make a frat cooler?
Tips For Making A Fraternity Cooler
- Buy A Rolling Cooler. From my experience it’s so much more convenient to have a cooler on wheels.
- Do Design Research.
- Sand Your Cooler.
- Use Sharpies.
- Don’t Be Afraid to Trace.
- Don’t Feel Like You Have To Pain Every Inch.
- Use Connectors.
What is a frat cooler?
As a tradition, females paint a cooler for their date when asked to attend a fraternity formal. This cooler goes on to be the most important piece of art any frat guy will ever own, and thus becomes filled with their favorite food and beverages for years to come.
How do you prime a frat cooler?
Apply a spray-on plastic primer to the surface of the cooler. A plastic primer will help the paint adhere to the surface of the cooler better. Spray the primer on the cooler so there’s an even coat over the entire surface. You can find a spray-on plastic primer at your local home improvement center or paint store.
Do you need to sand a cooler before painting it?
Once you’re done, it’s time for the hard work. Take the sand paper and sand as hard as you can on the cooler. The idea here is to sand your cooler until it is smooth in order to create a surface on which it will be easy for the paint to stick.
How do you make paint stay cooler?
Waterproof your Cooler A coating of polyurethane should help your cooler to withstand especially wet times. That way your paint lasts longer. Before you do this, however, make sure the sealant has had at least 24 hours to dry. And just like that, you have a brand new paint job on your cooler!
Why do sororities paint coolers?
With the hours ticking away, sophomore Kappa Kappa Gamma Weslynn O’Neill sits on the floor of her friend’s study room surrounded by an assortment of acrylic paint bottles, paint brushes, tracing paper and, most importantly, a huge cooler.
Which paint is best for cooler?
Paint the cooler background with acrylic paint.
How do you decorate a cooler?
How to Paint a Cooler – 8 Steps Process
- Start with some Spackle and Sand Paper.
- Apply the Primer.
- Get some cool Designs for your Cooler.
- Transfer your Designs onto your Cooler.
- Paint over your Design.
- Let your Paint Dry.
- Apply Sealer.
- Waterproof your Cooler.
What should I seal my painted cooler with?
Sealing the Cooler. Apply a coat of spray-on Mod Podge to the surface of the cooler. Mod Podge is a sealer and finisher that will help prevent the paint on the cooler from chipping or peeling. Once the paint on the cooler is dry, spray the surface of the cooler with a thin, even coat of Mod Podge.
What paint colors are cool?
Cool colors—green, blue and purple—evoke relaxation and calm. Neutrals like white and gray can also lean warmer or cooler depending on their undertones.