Introduction: From Ordinary Rock, to Cool Paperweight
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About: I received a BA in the practice of Art at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987. I completed a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in counseling at San Diego State in 1990. I love working o…
If you have some interesting rocks you find on trips or just when you take a walk. Why not make a nice paperweight for you or as a gift. I painted this for my "Hulk loving " son awhile back. Easy and you can paint whatever is near and dear to the recipients heart.
Step 1: Simple Tools Needed
All you need is:
A rock (duh), preferably a smooth one of sufficient size
Acrylic paints (if painting image)/Michaels craft store
Small brushes for detail work/Michaels craft store
An image you want to paint or transfer (painted this from scratch but one can look up how to transfer image in many ways besides painting)
Glossy acrylic spray (to seal, protect and add glossy effect to finished product)/Michaels craft store
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