colorful cassette tapes

Bring the bold color of the 90s back to life by transforming cassette tapes with Apple Barrel Matte Acrylic Paint and vibrant Paint Pens. Layer rich base colors and playful graphic designs to create a nostalgic, technicolor throwback with a modern twist.

Other Things You'll Need

  • Vintage Cassette Tapes

Instructions:

  1. Clean each cassette tape with rubbing alcohol to remove dust and residue. Let dry completely.

  2. Basecoat the cassette tapes using a flat brush and Apple Barrel Matte Acrylic paint. Apply 1–2 coats as needed for full coverage. Let dry.

  3. Prepare the paint pen by shaking it well, then press (“pump”) the tip on scrap paper until the paint flows into the nib.

  4. Decorate the cassette tapes with paint pens using dots, stripes, squiggles, or other designs. Allow all paint to dry completely.