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Skip to contentAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. See our full disclosure here.The pictures of my rock doodles are some of my most popular pictures on my Instagram page. The first question I get asked is where do I find such smooth rocks? I’m lucky enough to live near a beach filled with them, but if you’re having trouble finding your own, I see some places below where you can buy rocks online!&nbsp;For clean, white designs, my favorite pen to use is this uni-ball signo gel pen.For bright, detailed designs, I love the Moonlight Series gelly roll pens by Sakura America. Be sure the gelly roll pens you purchase are the bold point. The tip is actually quite small. I’ve tried the fine point tips and the ink doesn’t flow as well.These gelly roll pens not only look beautiful directly on the rock, but they are also work great if you first paint a black acrylic base.For a smooth, paint-like effect, I use extra-fine point posca paint pens. These pens also work great on wood and other surfaces.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another great paint marker option are these extra fine point paint markers by Artistro.&nbsp;I’m also a huge fan of TOOLI-ART paint pens and have both the extra fine set and medium point set.For younger children, I really like these neon liquid chalk pens by OOLY. You can also use them on glass, chalkboards and other surfaces. The chunky tip makes drawing designs and letters easy for kids.When it comes to sealing your finished doodle rocks, you can either seal with a glossy or matte finish. For a glossy glass like finish, I love this gloss spray sealant. &nbsp;If you prefer a more matte finish, my&nbsp;favorite sealant is this matte clear finish. I almost always use a spray sealant when using markers or pens on rocks so that the designs don’t get smeared (I’ve learned from personal experience).I’m excited to announce that you can now order my latest book, The Rock Art Handbook on Amazon. It has over 30 different rock art tutorials featuring dot painting, marbling, embellishments, decoupaging and much more. In the book I go in-depth on different art supplies that you can use on rocks and provide a ton of tutorials to get your creativity flowing.For more fun ideas for decorating rocks check out my other rock posts:–Best Suoplies for Painting on Rocks–4 Creative Rock Decorating Ideas–Galaxy Painted Rocks &nbsp;Remember, there’s no wrong way to doodle on rocks. If you’re unsure of what you want to do for your design, sketch it out on paper first. But really, the best way to create fun, unique designs is to just start drawing.If you get a chance, head over to my Instagram page&nbsp;or Facebook page and let me know what you think about the guide. Next in the works is a guide for painting on rocks. I’ll announce it on my Instagram page when it’s finished.Sharing is caring!Rock Painting has been around for thousands of years. It has been used as a way to tell stories and communicate ideas through pictures. Nowadays, people use rock painting as a form of creative expression.&nbsp; Because the Thanksgiving season is upon us, I thought I’d round up some of my favorite Thanksgiving rock painting creations…I’m a HUGE fan of making foil art! In this post I’ll show you how to make foil art for Christmas using my FREE downloadable designs. Once you know how to do it, you can make your own foil art designs or use the ones I’ve provided. And even though I love rainbow colors, you…I &nbsp;promise you this bunny craft will be a crowd pleaser. As you know bunny crafts are perfect for Easter and this spring craft DIY is sure to make kids of all ages and even adults smile. You may have seen this easter bunny craft before using everything from puff balls to easter eggs, but…I’ve been brainstorming about what to do with the 100 wooden toy wheels I have lying around. I seem to have a habit of collecting supplies for projects that I never end up completing (I was originally going to paint the wheels to look like donuts for Jake’s birthday party). Since Jake is car obsessed…It’s actually incredibly easy to turn watercolor pencils into a paint palette. This is a great idea for taking your art and sketchbooks on the go. It’s also a great way to great some fun watercolor coloring pages for the kiddos. See below for my recommended products as well as my favorite watercolor pencils. Supplies…It’s easy and lots of fun to marble with nail polish. My obsession with nail polish marbling came after I marbled mini pumpkins with nail polish for Halloween. I thought it would fun to try marbling little ring dishes next. The results were amazing! Wouldn’t these marbled ring dishes make wonderful Valentine’s gifts. I share…Pingback: Best Markers for Drawing, Doodling and Coloring - Color Made HappyPingback: DIY Animal Painted Mason Jars - Color Made HappyThanks for the info. It sounds fun to just try n paintReplyI love these! Thanks so much for sharing. Can these be on display outside after sealed? Thanks so much!ReplyWhen I sealed mine with mod podge the gel pen smeared. Do you know if the spray will make the gel pen smear too?ReplyI use polyurethane spray. You can find it in any crafts store. Spray your finished rock outside, and spray in a back and forth motion from 6″ away from the rock. It takes about 8 – 10 minutes to completely dry in case you want to spray all sides of your rock.ReplyI paint rocks with enamel acrylic , then bake them in the oven for 20 minutes @ 350. This process works better than sealant for me. I also bake painted jars the same way.ReplySweet! Thank you so much for your suggestions. I am fortunate to live near a beach as well, and I have some smooth rocks laying around. I’ve seen the pictures of painted rocks and always wondered how it was done. Now I know, thanks to you and the links you provided 🙂ReplyLove this! I love doing things like this! I want to follow you on the rest of your information on painting rocks!!!ReplyThanks great inspiration. How do you prepare your rocks before painting them?ReplyWhere to buy book with beginners instruction?ReplyDo you prime your rocks first?ReplyThis is great info and I love seeing the pics of the actual pens you use. Thank you. I’ve recently become aware of people who paint rocks and ‘hide’ them in parks etc for children to find – my granddaughters found 2! They were so excited I’d like to paint rocks with them and then go and hide them.Check out the fb group ‘Whangarei Rocks’ for our local group here in New Zealand.I’m wondering if the paint on sealant/varnish I got will smudge the paint! Is this why you use a spray on one? I also think I’ll try sealing with PVA glue which I think is like mod podge.Do you wash the rocks and prep the surface by painting it white first to make brighter colours?I love the white designs on the natural rocks ❤ReplyOur 2-5 grade kids will make these for vacation bible school. We can give them as I’m thinking of you gifts to seniors. What a fun, new idea idea. Thanks!!!ReplyHi, I am a 68 yr old stone paint fanatic. I love it so much because of the million different things you can paint on them, and for every age group. My grand kids have started already as well and are only 8,9,10 yr olds.I use a gloss clear finish with UV filter so the colours won’t fade so quickly.Especially for outdoor use, like in between the succulents and other garden plants. I have learned that you have to be absolutely sure the paint is dry before using a varnish. I’m not so impressies with ModPodge as it smears too much. For langer areas I use acrylic paint and use Posca pens for the details. It’s cheaper that way as your pens last longer.ReplyWhere can I find the pens?ReplyI just moved to ms. From fl. Where i lived there was only limestone. Now i find all these rocks on the roads , everywhere. I am not artistic and have never rrally thought about painting rocks, but now i really want ti, and i want to be able to use the rocks natural appearance somewhat.i just really dont no where to start. I need a starters step by please explain guide to get started.i have bought some cheap markers to see if i have the patience. Really want to do this..priming the rock is where i am now..thanks, pamReplyI have wanted to paint on rocks for years. (I am now 80) I just didn’t know where to start (what paints, etc) RA has caused me to slow down on painting crafts but I just love it too much to quit. Thanks so much for all your information. I have painted on wood and made dozens of wooden crafts to sell at our Church Bazaars in the last 20 years, but do want to try “rocks”.I hope I can find the rocks as where I live in NC there aren’t any of the right kind.Thanks again! KayReplyThis is amazing! I run a recovery home and wanted to do a cool garden project with the girls about recovery! What a great liw cost project. Cant wait to get startefReplyPingback: Fidget Spinner DIY Colorful Designs - Color Made HappyIs this information available in a pdt to download so you can carry with us?ReplyJust to confirm, when you seal the chalk paint pens, it doesn’t smear?ReplySam,I think is your name! You do beautiful work!! you are so creative, and so talented!! Thanks for bringing the light of happiness, and all your tips!Keep up your great work!!ReplySuch beauty, and creativity you bring to show us all! Love it!!ReplyYears ago I painted rocks and was obsessed with them. I thought I was the only rock nut. Now I find myself wanting to get back into it. Thanks for all the good information and the tips.ReplyPingback: How to Make Galaxy Painted Rocks - Color Made HappyMy kids and I paint and doodle on rocks and hide them throughout the community. Santee Rocks! is our local FB group where we post pic of finds and re-hide. My kids have found over 20 rocks this summer! So cool….ReplyI want to do this! How should I go about it? Should I create a Facebook page and paint the link on the bottom of the rock for those who find them?ReplyYes definitely!ReplyAbsolutely, positively tickled pink with all the painted rock options other than “dotting” (which is cool too). I primed a few large rocks with ModPodge, they look great, however, can I doodle on them with Pigma Micron pens? If so, should I Elmers it before spray sealing it? – You have the BEST rock painting site, Bless You!ReplyHi Sam! Thank you for your inspiring creativity. I follow you on Instagram and I love all your projects. Question, I bought the exact same Sakura jelly roll pens and the white Uniball Signo gel pens, but can’t get them to flow nicely to draw on rocks, it almost looks like I used s dried up pen where it’s just scratched on. I’ve tried drawing with them on paper, no problems, any tips?Also, being in Florida, it’s hard to find the black smooth rocks, but Lowe’s sells them by the bag. You can’t get about 20 rocks that are about 2-3 inches in width for people who can’t find rocks locally. Thanks as always!!?ReplyOur small town of 4000 has ‘Butler Rocks’ on Facebook. You paint rocks, post pictures of where you have hid them.When found you post a picture of your big find. And re- hide. Or replace it with a new one.It’s like hiding Easter Eggs.ReplyThank you so MUCH! I am certain I would have tried every WRONG product out there. Now, thanks to your generosity, I can purchase the correct items and not waste money on items that would have washed off, smeared all over, never dried – you name it, I’ve purchased stuff in the past that do it all!! Now if I only had 1/2 of your talent!ReplyPingback: Painting Rocks - Best Supplies for Painting and Decorating Rocks - Color Made Happyi am new artist, who want something to make for my home pls. advice me which pens are good on particle wood (black) surface to draw mandala, paisley kind of art. i am not at all good with brush so pls help me.my email address isReplyI’m grandson love to paint the rocks and hide them and find them toReplyThank you for sharing your knowledge of supplies and procedure, Sam! Much appreciated. Your rocks are gorgeous!ReplyThank you so much for all this great information. I’m just getting started with rock painting and was wondering which fine point pens to use. I have some paint pens, but they aren’t as thin as these. Had no idea gel pens would work. I have some ink joy pens, do you know if those will also work like the ones you have here? Definitely will be purchasing those, love the vibrant colors.Replyim new ti this and found all your information so helpful. Cant wait to give this a try. thanks for all the input.ReplyHI everyone. Just reading all the helpful comments and looking forward to getting started. I have just joined Taranaki rocks in NZ. Check it out on Facebook. My granddaughter and I are going to have so much fun. Thanks everyone and Enjoy. I think it will become totally addictive. ?ReplyHi Sam, you have inspired me to try something I have wanted to try for a long time, as I have always loved rocks!But rather than drawing designs, I want to write short messages on the rocks. Which technique and which products are best for this, as far as paint, pens, and sealant?Thanks!ReplyHi, are these pens waterproof? or do u have to paint the rocks with waterproof coat?ReplyI found a Rust-Oleum crystal clear enamel Spray for a protective spray. I have not tried it yet. Wondering if you have any experience with it ?ReplyJust found this post from a link by Dollar Store Crafts on Facebook. Loving the colourful rocks. I clicked the link for the matte spray and it was for a lime coloured spray paint! Have you got the correct link please?ReplyPingback: Sugar Skull Rocks Using Puffy Paint - Color Made HappyI am really excited about starting this project. I plan on using it for fundraising and can’t wait to try it out. I want just wanted to know what you would suggest for outlining rock drawings in gold. Thank you for all of your advice.ReplyThank you so much for this post! I’m planning to paint rocks with my middle school class and wanted to ask if you’ve had success with sharpies? We have a ton of them already and hoping to Lee costs down 😉 I suppose we would still want to seal them if so? Thanks again for sharing your talents!!!ReplyI live in a Coaster bus so as I collect rocks I pop them into a lidded bucket with a little dish liquid &amp; an old rag &amp; cover with water. As I’m driving it cleans my rocks. Just need a rinse &amp; dry. Why this way? Because most of the rocks I collect have red dirt stuck to them. ?ReplyPingback: Kids Heart Art Project • Color Made HappyI bought the moonlight gelly roll pens and I can’t get them to show up on rocks. They look great on paper but the rocks seem to be too smooth to mark or something. Any ideas how to get them to work?ReplyHi Sam,I’m interested in having our school paint rocks to be kept outside. My idea is that each student paints their rock one solid color and then on top of the solid color, they write a word that is meaningful to them.Originally, I thought sharpies would be the easiest for them to write their word with, but after reading some of your comments, it does not seem that way.What would you suggest we use to for both (painted one color and writing a word on top)?ThanksReplyHi love your drawn on rocks! I am doing an outdoor rock project with the 5th graders at my school. I want to have them draw on them, but was a bit concerned if the pens would hold up to MN winters? If I spray them with the varnish you recommend would it be helpful to dip or brush something on as well when they are dry? I just want them to last as long as possible. Thanks so much:) KatieReplyPingback: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Painted Rocks • Color Made HappyI’m so frustrated. I have the Uniball white pen that you recommend. I have flat rocks from the beaches in southern Maine. Washed and dried, no prep material on them. I CANNOT write on them without writing over and over and over and it being super scratchy and pretty much unreadable. Any suggestions?ReplyI love this site! I’m just starting out painting on rocks after years of painting on wood. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂ReplyPingback: Pandacorn Unicorn Mason Jar Craft • Color Made HappyPingback: 30 Fun and Easy Summer Rock Painting Craft Ideas for Kids (Mom-Approved)Pingback: How to Paint a Mandala Wooden Stool • Color Made HappyThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.I’m Sam, and I love color and making happy things. The best compliment I could receive is that my projects and pictures make you smile.

Skip to contentAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. See our full disclosure here.The pictures of my rock doodles are some of my most popular pictures on my Instagram page. The first question I get asked is where do I find such smooth rocks? I’m lucky enough to live near a beach filled with them, but if you’re having trouble finding your own, I see some places below where you can buy rocks online!&nbsp;For clean, white designs, my favorite pen to use is this uni-ball signo gel pen.For bright, detailed designs, I love the Moonlight...

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