Materials Needed

Smooth, tall oval rock
Bright yellow acrylic paint
Golden brown acrylic paint
Dark green acrylic paint
Fine detail brush
Medium flat brush
Pencil
Clear sealant spray

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Prepare and base coat

Wash and dry the rock. A tall, slightly oval rock is perfect for a pineapple body. Paint the bottom two-thirds yellow. Let dry.

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Step 2: Add the diamond pattern

Using golden brown paint and a fine brush, paint a crosshatch diamond pattern across the yellow body - diagonal lines in both directions to create the pineapple skin texture.

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Step 3: Paint the crown leaves

On the upper third of the rock, paint overlapping spiky green leaves extending upward - the pineapple crown. Use dark and light green for depth.

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Step 4: Add highlights

Add small bright yellow or white highlight dots within the diamond cells for a shiny, textured look.

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Step 5: Seal and finish

Let everything dry. Apply clear sealant spray for protection and a finishing shine.

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

A tall, slightly bumpy rock naturally looks like a pineapple body.
The crosshatch diamond pattern is the key - take your time with it.
Use both dark and bright yellow shades for a vibrant, textured fruit.
Keep leaf tips spiky and pointed for the classic pineapple crown look.
These tropical summer rocks are a hit at the beach.
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.

Paint this rock and track its journey with RoxGeo!

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