How to Decorate Cowbells for Cheering

The cowbell that was originally destined to simply hang around the neck of a milk cow is now a featured part of many sporting events. Cowbell clanks are heard at Olympic games, Saturday afternoon college football games and local high school sporting events as crowds cheer for players and teams. Cowbells are often sold decorated with school insignias. However, a plain cowbell is a blank canvas for individual expression and decoration.

Things You'll Need

  • Cowbell
  • Enamel spray paint
  • Decals
  • Model paint
  • Glue
  • Glitter
  • Permanent markers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Spray a cowbell with paint using the colors of your favorite school, organization or nation. Use enamel spray paint to cover the cowbell. Layer colors of paint to capture all of the colors associated with a team or event. Follow the paint manufacturers' recommendations and allow each coat of paint to dry thoroughly before applying another coat.

    • 2

      Use enamel model paint to add numbers, slogans or sayings to a cowbell. Use a hobby brush to apply the paint or use an enamel paint pen to write on the cowbell. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before you continue with the project.

    • 3

      Add stickers and decals to the cowbell for decoration. Use stickers in the shape of a helmet or football, for example, when decorating a cowbell for a football game.

    • 4

      Create words or designs on the cowbell with white craft glue. Sprinkle glitter on the glue while it is still wet to create a unique and shining cowbell for cheering at games.

    • 5

      Draw and color on a painted cowbell with permanent markers. Use a variety of permanent marker colors to create words and images on the cowbell. Keep a permanent marker handy for athletes to sign your decorated cowbell as a special memento.