Materials Needed

Smooth, flat rock (palm-sized)
Bright acrylic paints (pink, blue, yellow, purple)
Black acrylic paint
White acrylic paint
Medium flat brush
Fine detail brush
Clear sealant spray
Pencil

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Prepare and sketch

Wash and dry your rock. Use a pencil to lightly draw a butterfly outline — a thin body in the center with two larger wings on top and two smaller wings on the bottom.

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Step 2: Paint the wings

Choose your favorite bright colors and paint each wing. You can make both sides match or use different colors on each wing. Apply two coats for vibrant color.

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Step 3: Add the body and antennae

Using black paint and your detail brush, paint a thin oval body between the wings. Add two curving antennae from the top of the body, ending each with a small dot.

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Step 4: Decorate the wings

Add symmetrical patterns to the wings using contrasting colors — circles, dots, or curved lines. Make both sides mirror each other for a beautiful butterfly look.

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Step 5: Outline and seal

Once dry, outline the wings and body with black paint for a bold look. Add white dots for highlights. Spray with clear sealant when fully dry.

Step 6: Add RoxGeo Code

On the bottom or back of your rock, write ROXGEO.COM followed by a slash and your rock’s unique code (e.g. ROXGEO.COM/ABC123). This lets the finder go directly to your rock’s profile page and log their discovery. If the rock is too small for the full address, write #ROX followed by the code without spaces (e.g. #ROXABC123) — it’s short, easy to search on Google, and leads straight to your rock’s journey page. Use a fine-tip permanent marker or acrylic paint pen, and seal it with clear varnish so the code stays readable through rain, sun, and adventure.

Helpful Tips

Flat, oval rocks work best for butterfly shapes.
Use symmetrical patterns on both wings for a realistic look.
Try mixing colors on the wings for a gradient effect.
A white base coat makes bright colors stand out even more.
Let each color dry completely before adding details on top.
For the RoxGeo code on the bottom, use a waterproof permanent marker (like Sharpie) or an acrylic paint pen. Apply 2–3 coats of clear sealant over the code — this keeps it readable through rain, sun, and handling for months.
Writing #ROXCODE (e.g. #ROXABC123) on your rock makes it easy to find via Google search. We actively optimize for this hashtag, so anyone who searches for it will find your rock’s profile page quickly.
The full address ROXGEO.COM/CODE takes the finder directly to your rock’s card, where they can see its full travel history, previous finders, and photos from every stop on its journey.

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