What do you put in a frat cooler?
Materials:
- Cooler.
- Sand paper/sander.
- Primer spray paint.
- Mod Podge (I used matte finish as well as glitter)
- Weatherproofing sealant.
- Pencil.
- Sharpies (Fine point and regular)
- Paint pens.
What do you seal a frat cooler with?
We recommend using Varnify, Mod Podge, Famowood or Krylon Clear Sealer.
What is a frat formal 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 prepare 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.
Do you have to sand a cooler before you paint it?
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. It will definitely be hard work, but it is what will determine the success of your entire paint job.
Why do girls make frat coolers?
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.
Can you spray paint an ice chest?
Use a spray-on primer to protect the cooler’s surface. Paint will adhere better to a cooler surface once it has been primed with plastic primer. When you spray the primer over the cooler, ensure that it’s uniform across the entire surface as well as even.
What is the point of a frat cooler?
It’s based on the idea that the fraternity man is paying to take his date to some location (sometimes out of state to places like Nashville, New Orleans or Chicago, where I am going for the formal I was invited to), so the date paints a cooler (and fills it with alcohol) in thanks.