Question About Painting my Tamagotchi

Hey guys! I was thinking of ways to customize my V1 (because I already put a custom background in it) and I realized that painting my Tamagotchi would be fun. What paint do you guys recommend me using? (Preferably one that won't rub off really fast. ) Any other tips?

I'd recommend any paint that doesn't have any acid in it, it could damage the shell. Maybe go with acrylic paint? I've heard it's gentle.

Using acrylic is probably not the best way to go as it rubs off quite quickly and looks awful if you don't apply it evenly or properly :c

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I don't think there is a paint that doesn't rub off quickly. For doing custom paint jobs on Gameboys and Gamecube controllers, I know that people prefer to use spray paints. These methods would apply to Tamagotchis too when painting them. A quick rundown of what people usually do for Gamecube controllers:

1. Clean the shell with warm water and soap
2. Sand the shell down with a fine grit sandpaper (I use 180 grit and it's sufficient :s)
3. Wash again
4. Spray with 1 - 2 coats of Primer and let it dry
5. Apply 3 - 4 coats of preferred spray paint and let it dry
6. Apply 3 - 4 coats of preferred varnish and let that dry
7. Reassemble

I think doing this is a bit overkill as most people apply many coats just because GC controllers are used quite heavily compared to Tamas. A good tutorial geared to Tamagotchi viewers would be MJ Yuma's tutorial seen here:

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Thanks so much, jirachi-potato! That was a wonderful explanation and an awesome video! The 4U turned out so nice. I was wondering if maybe you knew what paint was used on the inside though? I can't do spray paint where I live so I'm going to have to use a paint that won't get everywhere.

testor's model paints are another option. they're made to be used with plastic models. however, they should be applied in a well-ventilated area, as the fumes can become overpowering.