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halloween painted rocks

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Step 1
Paint the base of your rock white, and let dry. 
Step 2
Coat the rock with Glow-in-the-Dark paint and let dry. Paint several coats and let dry in between coats. 
Step 3
Use a paint pen to write “Hey-Bootiful”. 
Step 4
Brush on glue around the rock to create a striped pattern, and sprinkle glitter. 
Step 5
Paint the base of your second rock white. Let dry. 
Step 6
Generously coat the rock with Glow-in-the-Dark paint and let dry. 
Step 7
Draw a ghost with the paint pen. 
Step 8
Paint the remaining white background of the rock black and let dry.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Craft Smart® Glow-in-the-Dark Paint

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    $1.59
    ea.
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    Polished River Rocks Decorative Fillers by Ashland®

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    $3.19
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    Extra Fine Glitter By Creatology™

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    $1.99
    • Color: Topaz
    • Size: 0.75 oz
    • Color: Topaz
    • Size: 0.75 oz
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    Extra Fine Glitter By Creatology™

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    $1.99
    • Color: Sterling
    • Size: 0.75 oz
    • Color: Sterling
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    Extra Fine Glitter By Creatology™

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    $1.99
    • Color: Onyx Iris
    • Size: 0.62 oz
    • Color: Onyx Iris
    • Size: 0.62 oz
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    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Paint Pen, Fine Tip

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    • Color: Black
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Artist's Loft™ Palette Cups

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    White Taklon Brush Super Value Pack by Craft Smart®

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    $9.99
 
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Instructions
Step 1
Paint the base of your rock white, and let dry. 
Step 2
Coat the rock with Glow-in-the-Dark paint and let dry. Paint several coats and let dry in between coats. 
Step 3
Use a paint pen to write “Hey-Bootiful”. 
Step 4
Brush on glue around the rock to create a striped pattern, and sprinkle glitter. 
Step 5
Paint the base of your second rock white. Let dry. 
Step 6
Generously coat the rock with Glow-in-the-Dark paint and let dry. 
Step 7
Draw a ghost with the paint pen. 
Step 8
Paint the remaining white background of the rock black and let dry.
 
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