Radiation Warning! How to Make a Fallout Nuka Grenade
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This Fallout Nuka Grenade prop makes a fun decoration for any Fallout fan’s room. Even better, it’s easy to make out of items you may have around the house. A tin can, some masking tape, hex nuts, a few pieces of wire and some paint. Oh and don’t forget to add the Nuka-Cola Quantum, Abraxo cleaner and turpentine. Just don’t throw it in the house!
This video is one of a series of Fallout-themed projects.
To see my Fallout Bottle Cap Magnets tutorial click here.
To see my Fallout Lunch Box tutorial click here.
To see my Fallout Mentats and Fixer Candy Tins tutorial click here.
To see my Fallout Buffout Prop Bottle tutorial click here.
Here’s the Tutorial Video
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DIY Fallout Nuka Grenade
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
tin can from around the house or you can buy new empty cans
rust red/burgundy acrylic paint
brown acrylic paint
mod podge matte
paint brush
masking tape
Sharpie pen
Six nuts from around the house or the dollar store
red aluminum craft wire
wire cutter
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Paint: Remove the label from your can. With a dry brush and a small amount of burgundy or rust red acrylic paint, paint all over your can. Work slowly and build up your rust layer. When the rust paint is dry, go in with a dry brush and brown paint to add a layer of dirt and grime. Work slowly and build up the dirt layer. Then go back in with rust paint again and fill in any holes or gaps.
Mod Podge: When the acrylic paint has dried, apply a generous layer of Mod Podge Matte to the entire can. Don’t forget the top and bottom.
Masking Tape Label: When the Mod Podge has dried, it is time to add your masking tape. Use three strands of tape to create the main label. Use a black permanent marker to write the word RADIATION on the label. You may want to refer to a picture online and copy the lettering from the game. Carefully place the label around the center of the can. Very carefully add a second strand of masking tap from the left side of the label, dipping down in the front and pulled back behind the back.
Wires: Heat up your glue gun and glue two nuts to the top of the can, right in the center. Then, glue two nuts about an inch apart near the edge of the can. Finally, glue two nuts on the side of the can about two thirds of the way down. Measure out a piece of wire to fit between the top and bottom nuts, but long enough to have a nice curve that sticks out a bit. Glue the wire into the top and bottom nuts. Repeat the process with another piece of wire. The second wire should be black instead of red. Use your marker to color it black.
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