How to Make EASY SUGAR SKULL PAINTED ROCKS
Have you ever wanted to try painting sugar skull painted rocks?
Well, I have always wanted to try, but I always thought it wasn’t easy enough for beginners.
Go ahead, and try your hand at painting a sugar skull.
It can be as simple and subtle or busy and bright, whatever your style is, just give it a try.
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This spooky rock painting craft is a part of another post called, 31 Days of Halloween Rocks, check it out for more boo-tiful rock painting ideas.
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Rock Hunting 101
- Start by searching in your own backyard for rocks to paint. Public areas such as parks and hiking trails are great places to find rocks.
- It’s against the law to remove rocks or even leave your painted rocks in National or State Parks.
- You can even try home improvement stores, a local garden center, or stone yard to purchase your rocks.
- Next, it’s time to clean the rocks using soapy water to remove dust or dirt. Let them dry completely before starting the project.
Sugar Skull Painted Rock Tutorial:
Materials Needed:
- Apply a coat of white craft paint. Let it dry completely before moving on.
- Draw the skull outline and circles of the eyes, nose with a pencil.
- Use a black paint pen to trace over your outline.
- Decorate your sugar skull with your style. I like dot art, so I incorporated throughout my sugar skull. Some of the glitter paint areas didn’t “pop” like I wanted. Lesson learned for next time.
- Let the sugar skull rock painting dry completely before spraying with a clear sealer.
Helpful Rock Painting Tips…
- Acrylic craft paint is water-based, fast-drying, but also easy to clean off of skin.
- Read our post on 35 acrylic painting tips that will blow your mind!
- Follow the directions on the clear sealer spray and be sure to use in a well-ventilated area such as outside.
Here are some more Halloween Rock Painting Ideas:
- Witches
- Spiders
- Skeletons
- Pumpkins & Jack O’ Lanterns
- Black Cats
- Sugar Skulls
- Frankenstein
- Dracula
- Mummies
- Zombies
- Werewolves
- Tombstones
- Scarecrow
- Monsters
Extra Craft Items to use to for Halloween Rocks:
Have you made your own Sugar Skulls Painted Rocks?
If so, let me know in the comments below.
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Happy Haunting!