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Obtain a tissue box for your guitar's body and prime it with white acrylic paint. |
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When the primer dries, paint the box with your preferred colors of poster paint or acrylic paint. |
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Draw and cut the guitar's neck on illustration board or any sturdy board. Make sure it's proportional to the guitar body. |
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Draw vertical lines with crayons along the guitar neck to create the frets. |
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Use glue gun to attach the neck to the body. |
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Press firmly on the joint. |
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Cut a rectangular strip of colored paper or construction paper. Glue this strip at the bottom of the box's hole. This strip is called the guitar bridge- it is where the strings are supposed to be attached. |
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Punch 6 holes along the length of the guitar bridge. |
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Punch 3 pairs of holes at the topmost part of the guitar's neck. This area is where the other end of the strings will be anchored. |
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Insert a round paper fastener into each hole on the guitar's neck and bridge. Split the ends of each fastener loosely at the back. |
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Cut 6 colored strings. If you want a working guitar (can make real sounds), use elastic strings or large rubber bands. |
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Wound one end of a string under the head of a paper fastener on the guitar bridge. Make a knot to secure it in place. |
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Wound the other end of the string around the corresponding paper fastener on the guitar's neck. |
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Follow this method to secure all 6 strings in place. Make sure you've got the placement right- refer to the picture to guide you. Tighten the round fasteners by splitting the ends fully at the back. |
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Decorate your guitar with stickers, sequins or glitter glue. You may also paint on some details. |
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If you want to make a guitar strap, cut a length of satin ribbon. Tape the strap at the back- one end on the guitar neck and the other end on the body. |
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Strap on your guitar and enjoy (pretend) playing! |
