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Rock painting ideas for the most fun painted rocks!

Feel Good Painted Rocks

Painted Rocks

Do you love painting? There is a new craze hitting the world, painted rocks. People are turning the humble rock into works of art.  Many of these rocks have the special mission of passing on kindness. People are painting rocks and setting them in public areas to spread goodwill.  One tiny little rock, one random act of kindness can help people connect and make a huge difference in our world.

Rock Painting Ideas

There are so many amazing rock painting ideas. These rocks make great accents in gardens or paperweight and decor inside!

Animal Painted Rocks

Turtle Painted Rock

Lady Bug Painted Rocks 

Elspeth Mclean Mandala Stones – Stunning! Mandalas fascinate me. If you are too be sure to download and color one of the Mandala Coloring Pages. They’re FREE!

Parrot Rock

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How to Paint Rocks

It is easy to be inspired with so many rock painting ideas. Now learn how to paint rocks of your very own! What a great creative outlet and fun crafty project for kids and adult.

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How do you prepare rocks for painting?

• Clean rocks for painting with dish soap and water in a bucket. If the rock is extremely dirty try using household bleach. A toothbrush is a great tool for removing dirt. Sandpaper can be used to file away any rough spots.
• Allow stones to try completely before adding primer and then painting.
• Once your stone is dry and clean, apply a coat of primer. Prime stones with one or two coats of acrylic gesso or primer. This will help subsequent layers of paint adhere to the surface and will make the colors appear brighter if the rock is dark.  If there are any holes or cracks in the rock that aren’t needed for your design use Elmer’s wood filler to smooth out rock. Do this before priming. The primer adds a layer of durability to the rock.  If this is not important skip the primer.
• Let primer completely dry. Once the primer is dry the rock is ready to be painted.
• Paint design, allow to completely dry and then apply sealer to the finished rock painting.

What’s the best paint to use on rocks?

• Acrylic paints or a paint made for outdoor use is perfect to paint on stone. If rocks are going to be kept outside an acrylic patio paint is great.

What pens to use to paint rocks?

Rock painting tips

• Moonlight Series Gelly Roll Pens by Sakura America –  Use these markers directly on the rock or on top of acrylic paint. Gives bright,  detailed designs.
• Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen – great for white designs on dark rocks
• Posca Paint Pens
• Artistro Extra Fine Point Paint Markers
• OOLY Neon Liquid Chalk Pens – Not only great on rocks but these pens can be used on glass and chalkboards. Easy to use for kids.
• Sharpie Markers

What is a Posca pen?

Posca pens have an extra-fine point and give a smooth, paint-like effect,  These pens also work on a multitude of surfaces. POSCAs are water-based pigment paint markers which can write on any surface. Paint is permanent on porous surfaces, and removable on non-porous surfaces such as glass.

How do you seal your rocks?

There are many options out there to seal your rock paintings:

• Spray on sealers are a quick way to seal a bunch of rocks of one time. It is affordable, easy and works great. Try  Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Coatings.
• Modge Podge
• FolkArt  Outdoor Gloss Sealer

Tips for sealing painted rocks

• Make sure the sealer you choose is weather resistant (if you want to place the rocks outside) and non-yellowing. The product label will give you all the details.
• If using a spray sealer don’t spray too close.  This will cause runs and drips.  About 10 inches is a good distance.
• Start with a light coat and let it dry.  Add more layers for more durability.
• Always test first to make sure your sealer doesn’t cause your designs to run. You can make a tester rock by adding a bit of whatever paint you are decorating your rocks with and then give them a layer of sealer to see what happens.

Is acrylic paint waterproof?

Acrylic paint is water-soluble but becomes water-resistant when dry. Once dry, acrylics are permanent, flexible, and water-insoluble. If you are going to be using placing your painted rocks outdoors, be sure to finish your rock with a sealer.

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