How to Paint a Rock Using Toothpicks
Find a rock outside or buy some rocks or large pebbles at the craft or hardware store.. Get some toothpicks.. Go to the craft store and buy some acrylic paint.
Steps
Find a rock outside or buy some rocks or large pebbles at the craft or hardware
Find a rock outside or buy some rocks or large pebbles at the craft or hardware store.
Get some toothpicks.
Get some toothpicks.
Go to the craft store and buy some acrylic paint.
Go to the craft store and buy some acrylic paint.
Lay newspaper on your workspace so you don't get the place dirty.
Lay newspaper on your workspace so you don't get the place dirty.
Have some paper towels in case things get messy.
Have some paper towels in case things get messy.
Smooth out the rock's surface first.
Smooth out the rock's surface first.
Add the design on the dried white surface.
Add the design on the dried white surface.
Dip a toothpick into the paint.
Dip a toothpick into the paint.
Mix different colours, make all kinds of designs.
Mix different colours, make all kinds of designs.
Dip the toothpicks in water to clean them.
Dip the toothpicks in water to clean them.
If you don't like the look of the rock, before it dries, wipe off the whole rock
If you don't like the look of the rock, before it dries, wipe off the whole rock (or just a part of it) with a slightly dampened towel.
After all the coloured paint has dried, add a coat of clear acrylic paint.
After all the coloured paint has dried, add a coat of clear acrylic paint.
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