Put the newspaper on the ground in the well-ventilated area. Smooth it out and secure it if necessary using some heavy items, such as bricks. This will prevent the paint from staining the ground.
Place the drumsticks onto the newspaper. Shake the spray can and apply the first layer of paint in short even strokes. The paint should appear even, and the color of the wood should not be showing. Allow the drumsticks to dry for 30 minutes or until the paint does not feel wet. Turn over the drumsticks and repeat.
Apply the next colors you want onto the drumstick. If you want a clear and defined edge, use some newspaper to cover up the area you do not want repainted. The edge of the newspaper will form the boundary of the colors.
If you wish to personalize your drumsticks further, you have two options. You can either create a stencil out of paper using a sharp palette knife and spray it on, or you can paint your name or design on using wood paints. Wood paints take longer to dry, so read the instructions carefully.