Camouflage Letterboxes and Geocaches

I’ve been asked for instructions for making my camouflage letterboxes and geocaches.

1. Gather all of your supplies
-Lock & lock containers, I get mine from Job Lot
-Goo Gone
-Rubbing Alcohol and cotton balls
-Spray paint for Plastic, in flat, natural colors
-Custom stencils

2. Clean any stickers or labels off the containers with the Goo Gone. Clean off the Goo Gone with mild soap and water.

3. Prepare the plastic containers for spray paint by cleaning with rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball.

4. Cover your painting surface with cardboard or newspaper. Don’t use plastic, the painted containers will stick to the plastic. Always paint outdoors or in a well ventilated room. Spray painting must be done when it is warmer than 50-deg F, follow all directions on the can.

5. Lightly spray the containers with a dark color, such a black or green. This is the base for your camouflage.

6. Spray your containers lightly in small splotches with your lighter colors, such as tan or light green. This is the top layer of your camouflage.

7. Allow to dry at least 1 hour.

8. The custom stencils are optional. I got mine from My Geocaching Store, they come with a reusable sticky back. Press down on all the stencil edges to prevent bleeding. Cover the edges with painters tape to prevent overspray. Spray vary lightly with a contrasting color, such as red. Remove the stencil as soon as the paint is tacky.
http://mygeocachingstore.com/customgeocachestencils.html