Painted Rocks

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WARNING: ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ACTIVITY BECAUSE VARNISH IS USED TO MAKE THE ROCKS LOOK SHINY!

Materials:

* rocks (thoroughly washed and dried)
* container of water (example: ice cube tray, baby food jar)
* paints (acrylic or oil-based: with parental assistance)- tempera paints work well
* paintbrush
* paint sealer (example: varnish)
* VARIATION: instead of using paints, another option is to use felts

Instructions:

1. Thoroughly wash and dry rocks
2. Paint a picture of your choice- USE YOUR IMAGINATION!!
3. Let the paint thoroughly dry
4. Spray with a coat of varnish or sealer to make the rock look shiny OR cover the rocks with white glue and leave to dry overnight. The glue will dry clear and leave a shiny coat.