If you want to do some subtle patterns then air brush is a geat way to do it,also some simple stencils will be helpful. I had a paint boothe set up at the house when we first started to paint our jp slammers and used an airbrush.If you are going to do a bunch of them you may want to make a hanger.make a 1x2 frame with a snap swivel on top and a small spring on the bottom,hang the spoons between .If you are going to paint on silver plating be sure there in NO tarnish or you wont get anything to stick to it.Prime anything else with a good primer then paint your color over it,after that be sure to seal it with a clear coat ,on both sides of the spoon to completely seal it.have fun theres nothing like painting your own stuff and catching fish on it! Jimmy