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Time Required :
About an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

kawaii painted rocks

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Step 1
Clean the rock’s surface with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. 
Step 2
Paint one side of each rock with a background color. Let completely dry.
 
TIP: For the solid opaque look, you may need to paint a few layers.
Step 3
Paint your kawaii icon on the top of the rock. Let dry.
 
TIP: Use the Spouncers™ to make the circle shapes, such as the eyes, and the end of a paintbrush for small dots. 
Step 4
Use the paint pens for fine details. Let dry.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Polished River Rocks Decorative Fillers by Ashland®

    Item # 10006893 
    $2.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371043 
    $0.99
    • Color: Blue Sky
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Blue Sky
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Blue Sky
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371065 
    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Cafe Au Lait
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Cafe Au Lait
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Cafe Au Lait
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371020 
    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
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  • img
    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371009 
    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Rosemarie
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Rosemarie
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Rosemarie
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371004 
    $0.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371026 
    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Spring Leaf
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Spring Leaf
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Spring Leaf
    • Size: 2 oz
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    +More Options
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371011 
    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Cherry
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Cherry
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Cherry
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Paintbrush
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Paper Towel
Instructions
Step 1
Clean the rock’s surface with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. 
Step 2
Paint one side of each rock with a background color. Let completely dry.
 
TIP: For the solid opaque look, you may need to paint a few layers.
Step 3
Paint your kawaii icon on the top of the rock. Let dry.
 
TIP: Use the Spouncers™ to make the circle shapes, such as the eyes, and the end of a paintbrush for small dots. 
Step 4
Use the paint pens for fine details. Let dry.
 
Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels 
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