Download free PDF Step by step guide 1.How to make stripes.2.Measure the circumference of your box and mark an even number of stripes (you decide on their width).3.For best results, scratch your stripes with a needle and use our plastic seam gauge.4.You can mix all kinds of colours from only five basis colours.5.Then use our acrylic paint to make decorative stripes. Use a foam brush. Leave to dry and add a second layer for full coverage.6.If you find the paint is too matte when dry, you can give the box a coat of adhesive lacquer with a foam brush. A layer of lacquer makes your box more resistant to knocks and bumps.