Decorating Stones Is A Common Hobby Of The Whole Family

A wide variety of artificial and natural materials can be used for crafting. When it comes to crafts, only the imagination is the limit. One of the funniest and most varied activities for all ages is decorating the stones.

What can decorated stones be used for?

Decorated stones can be utilized in many ways, and next we present a few possibilities.

Decorating the garden

In addition to plants and flowers, decorated stones also bring beauty to the garden. Decorating the stones as birds, insects or mammals will complement your garden in a beautiful way.

Mosaic

Mosaics are a great way to decorate your home. You can make a stone mosaic for any space in your home, such as the dining area, kitchen or living room.

To create a mosaic, choose the stones carefully: take into account the shape and color of the stone. This is how they work well together.

Magnets

You can use small stones to decorate your refrigerator door. You can also use them to decorate any other metal cabinet door or shelf.

Jewelry

As we mentioned earlier, stones can make great personal jewelry. Thanks to their beautiful shapes and colors, the stones can be used to create earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Also, use other materials to create awesome eye-catchers.

Children’s crafts

Decorating the stones is fun to do with the kids. For example, you can use a child to make a small town of stone with houses, valleys and gardens.

However, be careful how big stones you use. So do not use stones that are too small so that the child does not swallow them. With older children, smaller stones can also be used.

Paperweight

Beautiful paperweights can be made from large and heavy stones. They are great gifts for loved ones or to use for yourself. You can also use them as door stoppers.

As you can see, decorated stones can be utilized in many ways. If you want, they can also be used in their completely natural form.

You can also let them show your personal handprint. With their unique patterns, they stand out in any space.

This is how you can decorate the stones

• Decide in advance what kind of pattern you want to create in the stone. If you do not do this, the stone you selected may be the wrong size or feel for the pattern.
• Once you have selected a pattern, choose the right kind of stone. The best rocks can be found along riversides or beaches if you need to create an exact pattern.

• Before decorating the stone, wash the stone thoroughly. If possible, clean it with a brush. This way the paint stays better on the surface of the stone.
• Before you paint a pattern on the surface of a stone, sketch it on paper first.
• Use a pen or thin-tipped marker to draw the pattern on the stone. This makes it easy to be more precise with the details.

What supplies are needed to decorate the stones?

To complete each step, you will need the following materials:

• Disposable tablecloth or newspapers : this way you don’t stain the surface you’re working on.
• Preferably acrylic paint : They add shine, do not dry for long and are non-toxic. Also, the color doesn’t fade much over time.

• Wooden brushes : with stiff and long bristles.
• Glue : if you want the stones to stick to the surfaces.
• Stop : to make the colors as bright as possible. It also protects the pattern for longer.

Decorating the stones is a very entertaining and relaxing endeavor. Both adults and children enjoy it!

Using these natural materials, you can easily get color and personality in any space. So use your own creativity and let your personality show up – have fun!