Valentine Owl Painted Rock Giveaway

4) Primer

For best results, you’ll want to prime your rocks especially if the rock is pitted.  This gesso primer is perfect for smooth results.  You can find out more here.  

5) Paint

Use acrylic patio paint for best results if you will be hiding your rocks outside. Adding a white layer before painting the color you want makes it pop.  Let each layer of paint dry before applying the next layer.  You can find acrylic patio paints here. 

Shift paint is paint that shifts color as you look at what you painted.  Shift paint can be found here.  

6) Paint Brushes

A selection of various sized paint brushes will help you create the perfect look you are going for.  This set has an amazing variety of sizes.  They say watercolor paint brushes, but work wonderfully with acrylic paint.  You can find them here.  

7) Markers

Adding text with markers is easier than painting words.  Through trial and error, I have found that Posca Markers work best for rock painting.  Make sure you look at the tip size before purchasing to make sure you have the right size.  I use the Ultra thin tip for outlining and writing words.  You can find them here.  

You could also buy this amazing set on Amazon.  It’s the BUNDLE SET.

8) Fineline Applicator

This Fineline Applicator lets you control your artwork. You can find a set here.

These Fineline Applicator tops easily screw on to your paint. You can find them here.

9) Dots

Dotting tools make perfectly round dots.  You can find a set on Amazon for an AMAZING price.  

Here’s an inexpensive set of dotting tools and paint brushes combined.  You can find them here.  

10) Seal

This is one of the most important steps to rock painting.   All that hard work that you put into your stone would be wasted with any type of moisture.   You want a seal that won’t curdle if the stones are subject to the outdoor weather.  Krylon Colormaster Spray is what I use.  Two thin coats works best.

You could also use Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish.  You can find it here.

For a non-toxic sealer, you can use DecoArt Varnish.  You can find it here.

11) Brush Cleaner

How many have us have been guilty of not cleaning our brushes right away and throwing out a rarely used brush because of it? Soak your paint brushes in this and you’ll never have to do that again.

12) Brush Stand

It’s important to stay organized while you’re painting rocks.  This wonderful paint brush stand will have your brushes ready when you want to paint.  You can find it here.  

13) Display

If you have a special rock that you want to display, you’ll need a display stand.  You can find the three prong tulip display stand here.  (The price is for 6 stands.)

14) Techniques

Here are my favorite books on rock painting.  You can’t beat the price and you learn so many different styles.  The Art of Stone Painting is a treasure chest full of amazing art that teaches you to create them too.  You can find it here.

Mandala Stones will teach you how to master your dotting. You can find it here.

Art on the Rocks: 35 Rock Painting Projects and Tips.  You can find it here.  

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