I hope this blog will be a great resource for you. We cover:
* How To Paint Rocks & Seal them.
* Rock Painting Supplies.
* Step by Step Instructions on "How to Make your own Mortar Art Stones"
ENJOY! :)
ROCK PAINTING SUPPLIES
This is list of some basic rock painting supplies that will help you get started. You do not need all these to paint rocks. All you need is rocks, paint, brushes and sealant. However, we will share extra resources if you are interested in trying them. We will cover:
1. Acrylic Paints
2. Behr Interior/Exterior Paint
3. Paint Pens
4. Micro Liner Pens
5. Brushes
6. Foam Brushes
7. Sponges
8. Sealants
5. Brushes
6. Foam Brushes
7. Sponges
8. Sealants
9. Drying Rack
INSPIRATIONAL TAGS FOR YOUR ROCKS
Adding inspirational tags to the back of your rocks is a great way to inspire and encourage the finder. And you can also share information about your rock group or website on the back of your rocks with tags.
SEALING YOUR ROCKS
After all the work you put into painting your rocks, you want to make sure they last! Hopefully this post will give you a few good choices of sealants to choose from.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN ART STONES
(Silicone Mold in the photo is the Art Rock 5 Stone Mold by Divine Specks)
If you can not find rocks in your area, you can make your own Art Stones at home. It's easy and inexpensive to do. You just need
DIFFERENT MORTAR MIXES
(PHOTO: The stone on the left was made with Rapid Set Mortar. It is almost white, smooth, and no holes or cracks. The stone on the right was made with regular mortar. It has a rough surface, a crack on the top, and many little air holes across the top.)
MOLDS FOR MAKING ART STONES
Silicone molds are BEST for making art stones. They are non-stick so they do not need to be coated with a releasing agent. Just wash them out when you are done making stones and that's it. Simple and easy.
USING COOKIE CUTTERS TO MAKE ART STONES
How To Decoupage Rocks
Rock Painting 101
If you are interested in learning more about rock painting, or looking for simple cute ideas for painting, check out Rock Painting 101 website. Susie has cute simple rock design ideas and a ton of additional information on several topics related to rock painting! Happy Rocking!