---
title: 'DIY Lottery Tickets / Scratch Cards! What works best?'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=Acf833_Yeok'
video_id: 'Acf833_Yeok'
date: 2026-07-21
duration_sec: 305
channel: 'Randomona'
---

# DIY Lottery Tickets / Scratch Cards! What works best?

> Source: [DIY Lottery Tickets / Scratch Cards! What works best?](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Acf833_Yeok)

## Summary

This video demonstrates three methods for making DIY scratch-off lottery tickets at home, comparing different materials and techniques to achieve the best results.

### Key Points

- **Acrylic vs. Watercolor Paint** [00:13] — Most DIYs use acrylic paint mixed with dish soap, but the creator found pure acrylic paint works just as well. Watercolor paint gives a smoother, less flaky finish and is preferred.
- **Basic Ticket Construction** [00:53] — Start with a plastic piece and paper of the same size. Write a message on the paper, then attach the plastic using tape or decorative tape.
- **Creating the Scratch-off Area** [02:11] — Use silver watercolor paint (or any color) applied thickly with a brush. Masking tape can create a border. One coat is sufficient and dries smoothly.
- **Alternative Method with Tape** [03:45] — Cover the design with tape instead of paint. Test the tape first to ensure it scratches off easily. Watercolor can be applied over the tape for decoration.
- **Using Thinner Paper for Symbols** [04:15] — Thinner paper allows you to see through it, making it easier to cut out symbols and align them correctly on the ticket.

### Conclusion

DIY scratch-off tickets can be made easily at home using watercolor paint or tape, with watercolor providing a smoother finish. The results are just as satisfying as store-bought tickets.

## Transcript

so today I'm showing you different ways to make them from scratch! Here are the materials and let's get started!
Most DIYs that I have seen use acrylic paint mixed with dishwashing liquid, but when I compared it to pure acrylic paint, I didn't feel a difference.
I would go for one thick layer of pure acrylic paint instead. So the watercolor comes off very easily, you barely need any pressure.
It is more dusty and less flaky. I think optically it does look better and more smooth than the rest. All in all, I prefer watercolors, but of course you can choose whatever you like.
So I'm starting off with a piece of plastic. Next, you will need some paper. And I'm going to make it the same size as the plastic piece.
Now you can write whatever you want on your ticket.
*dun dun duuun* And now, to connect the plastic with the paper, you can either use some nice looking tape,
or you use normal tape and cover it up with paper.
Next, I'm cutting some paper strips.. one strip for each side.. and I'm folding them in half.
Well, kind of. I'm just using a glue stick to glue the paper in place.
Now to my favorite part: Making the scratchy area. I happen to have silver watercolor, but you can use any color you want. You can either freehand the paint, or you can make a border using masking tape.
And then you just need to load your brush with a lot of pigment. If this happens, it's too much water. Just swirl it around a lot you only need one coat - in fact, you cannot do more than one coat
and it dries really smoothly, you don't need to worry about streaks or anything. And don't worry if it's not perfect, because technically you can scratch anything off.
I think it took about 15 minutes.. and I will peel off the masking tape.
And after removing all the dust, this is what it looks like. If you want, you can also tape a coin to the card.. and you're ready to scratch! Another option is to cover your design in tape. I would recommend to test your tape first,
because I've had some that didn't work, but most tapes are fine. This time, I'm covering my design with watercolors first and then I'm cutting it out.
Sometimes it's better to dab on the paint instead of doing it in strokes. I used thinner paper so I could see through it and I cut out the symbols.
Another reason I chose thinner paper is so I can see which side is the right side up. And I'm just using a glue stick to glue my symbols to the lottery ticket.
Okay, let's test them out! It's just as satisfying as a store-bought ticket. Thanks for watching and I'll see you later!
*inhaling* *blow*