Easy Painted Rocks That Are Fun to Make & Tips!

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Get TEN ideas for beautiful painted rocks PLUS instructions on how to paint rocks! These decorative rocks are perfect for gifts or home decor.

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Painted Rocks

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Materials

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Pick smooth, flat rocks. You can decorate any rock, but it's harder to decorate ones with ridges. If you can't find them in nature, the craft stores sell them as do home improvement centers.

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Wash the rocks before painting them. You want to remove dirt so that it doesn't mess your design. You can wash several at once with dish soap and leave in a colander to drain and dry.

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Seal the rock before painting on it. Use a clear brush on or spray sealer. This helps so that the rocks (which are porous) don't suck the life out of your markers.

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Painting rocks is really easy! You're going to love your new hobby.

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Swipe up to see all the ideas and the tips!

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