If you're like most guitarists, you've come across a situation where you were without a pick, and ended up strumming with the back of your finger.
OH THE HORROR!
So anyway, to make your life less stressful, here are 5 ways to make your own guitar pick using only household items that you probably have tucked away in a cabinet somewhere.
Now maybe you're wondering which item actually makes for the best pick. Well, after trying each of them out, I have my opinions. I'll give them to you from the least effective to the most effective. So here you go!
5
Crayon Box
4
Plastic Cup
3
Playing Card
2
Business Card
1
Coffee Lid
The coffee lid definitely won the day. It had the feel of a good medium pick, which is my personal favorite.
I'm sure there are dozens more items that you could find around the house that could be turned into a pick. What you need to consider is the thickness of the material. Once you experiment with these items, you'll get the feel for what you're looking for.
If you do try other items that you rather than the ones listed above, please leave me a comment and let me know.