Step 5: Tape off the design

two men taping off design for cornhole game board
Photo: Wendell Webber
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Draw the mascot of your favorite sports team, your family crest, or any other graphic on each deck. Mask off the area around the design with painter's tape. For curved lines, use an X-Acto or utility knife to trim the tape. Draw a plastic putty knife along the tape to seal the edges and to keep the paint from bleeding underneath.
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