Rock painting can be a great activity for any age — from children to seniors. Painted rocks can also have many uses. You could give them as gifts or leave them around on your travels to bring smiles to those who cross their paths.
They can look lovely in a garden at home or keep them around the house as door stoppers or paper weights. Have you ever noticed any “take-a-rock, leave-a-rock” places? A little area with a pile of decorated rocks, where you can take one you feel inspired by, and make more to leave for others? There is one right at Cheshire Medical Center on Court Street in Keene, at the back entrance! When it comes to painting rocks, you don’t have to have any special artistic abilities or skills to get started. This can be a great way to get creative and ease stress, or an activity for a rainy day or a craft to do while camping or spending time outside.
Materials you will need: Rocks Paint Paint brushes Primer Sealant The first step to rock painting is finding the perfect rock. You will want to try to find a rock with a smooth, flat surface. Of course, you can paint any shaped rock, but usually the smoother and flatter the surface, the easier it will be.
If there aren’t a lot of choices of rocks outside, you can usually find some nice uniform ones from a craft or home improvement store. After you have found your perfect rocks, you want to make sure you wash them well. Getting any extra dirt off of them will make sure the paint sticks well and stays.
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