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Gather materials:
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Smooth and clean rocks
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Acrylic paint and paint brushes
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Gesso and sealant
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Prepare the rocks:
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Wash, clean, and dry them before applying paint
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Gesso the base of the rocks
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This will ensure that the acrylic paint goes on smoothly and doesn’t fall off
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Design and paint
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Use a pencil to sketch a design first before applying the paint
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Use your creative imagination!
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Seal the paint
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Once the paint has dried, use a clear, weatherproof sealant to protect the design
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Interesting Facts About Rock Painting
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Rock painting dates back to ancient times, with people using rock painting as a form of storytelling and rituals
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Commonly seen in Native American and Aboriginal art
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A modern movement called “The Kindness Rocks Project” paints motivating and positive messages on rocks to leave for people to find and read
