How to Fill in Graffiti Letters

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Coloring in the graffiti letters that you've outlined and drawn using spray paint can be an entirely different challenge than the initial lettering itself. After you've completed the outlines of the letters, you'll want to use spray paint to gradually color the letters in. Fortunately, it's easier to spray-paint inside the letters' lines than it is to draw them precisely.

Instructions
  • Shake the spray paint for approximately 30 seconds to mix the paint together and get rid of any pigment that may have settled. Keep the can upright while you shake it and listen for the rattling noise produced by the mixing ball that's inside of the can.
  • Refer to the instructions on the can of spray paint to determine how far the can should be held from the surface you're painting. Bear in mind that you may need to hold it closer to the surface than is recommended because you need to paint within the outlines of your graffiti lettering.
  • Apply a thin coat to the inside of your lettering by holding the can steady and moving it slowly from left to right as you work your way from the top of each letter to the bottom.
  • Color in each letter with one coat of spray paint and allow the first coat to dry for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Apply additional coats of paint to each letter as needed, allowing each coat to dry for about 15 minutes before applying the next coat.
  • Allow the filled-in graffiti letters to completely dry for about 30 minutes after you have applied your final coat of paint. Touch up any spotty areas that are unevenly filled in to complete the task.
Tips & Warnings

It is illegal to paint graffiti on surfaces and buildings that don't belong to you. If you don't own the building or obtain permission from its owners, then you can face penalties such as fines and jail time for your actions.

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