Painted skateboard deck

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Take off the trucks

   Unscrew the trucks and wheels. Save the hardware in a bag.

2. 

   2

   Sand the bottom

   Sand off old graphics and gloss so paint will grip.

3. 

   3

   Sketch the design

   Draw it in pencil. Bold lines and big shapes look best from across a room.

4. 

   4

   Paint it

   Fill in with acrylic or paint markers. Let each color dry before the next.

5. 

   5

   Seal it

   Spray 2 or 3 light coats of sealer outside.

6. 

   6

   Hang or ride

   Hang it with picture strips, or put the trucks back on and ride it.