How to Make a Guitar Pick from an Old Gift Card
Save your money and make new guitar picks from maxed out gift cards by following these simple steps.
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You Will Need
- A used gift card
- An old guitar pick
- A felt-tip marker
- A utility knife or scissors
Steps
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Step 1
Position pick
Position the guitar pick on the flat surface of the gift card, so you can use it as a template for the new pick.
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Step 2
Trace new pick
Trace the shape of the new pick by holding the template down firmly and tracing the outline with the felt-tip marker.
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Step 3
Remove pick
Remove the template pick from the surface and lay it aside.
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Step 4
Cut out pick
Cut out the new pick using the utility knife or scissors. Now start shredding!
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