Materials Needed

Smooth, round rock (palm-sized)
Red acrylic paint
Black acrylic paint
White acrylic paint
Medium flat brush
Fine detail brush or toothpick
Clear sealant spray
Newspaper or plastic sheet (for workspace)

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Prepare the rock

Wash your rock with soap and water and let it dry completely. A smooth, oval-shaped rock works best for a ladybug. Place newspaper or plastic on your workspace.

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Step 2: Paint the base red

Paint the entire top surface of the rock with red acrylic paint. Apply two coats for a bright, even color, letting each coat dry before adding the next.

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Step 3: Add the head and center line

Using black paint and your flat brush, paint a half-circle at one end of the rock for the head. Then paint a straight line from the head down the center of the rock to divide the wings.

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Step 4: Add spots

Dip your fine brush or toothpick in black paint and add round dots on both wings. Try to make them roughly the same size and evenly spaced — 3 to 5 dots on each side looks great.

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Step 5: Add eyes and finish

Add two small white dots on the head for eyes using white paint. Once everything is fully dry, spray the rock with clear sealant to protect the paint from weather.

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

Choose an oval or round rock for the most realistic ladybug shape.
Use a pencil to lightly sketch the design before painting.
Let each color dry completely before adding the next to avoid smudging.
A toothpick makes perfect small dots for spots.
Seal with clear spray to make your rock weather-resistant for hiding outdoors.
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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