Materials Needed

Smooth, round rock (palm-sized)
Assorted acrylic paints (red, blue, yellow, green, pink, orange)
White acrylic paint (for base coat)
Round-tipped brushes or cotton swabs
Clear sealant spray
Paper plate (for palette)
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. Paint the entire surface with white acrylic paint as a base coat. Let it dry fully before moving on.

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Step 2: Choose your colors

Pick 4 to 6 bright colors for your dots. Squeeze a small amount of each color onto your paper plate palette. Arrange them so they are easy to reach.

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Step 3: Start dotting

Dip a cotton swab or the round end of a brush into paint and press it firmly onto the rock to create a perfect circle. Start with the largest dots first, spacing them evenly across the rock.

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Step 4: Fill in the gaps

Add smaller dots in different colors between the larger dots. Use a thinner tool for tiny dots. Mix and match colors for a fun, playful pattern. Cover as much of the white background as you like.

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Step 5: Seal and display

Let all the dots dry completely. Spray with clear sealant to protect your colorful creation. Your polka dot rock is ready to brighten up any garden or shelf!

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

Cotton swabs make perfectly round dots every time.
Use the eraser end of a pencil for medium-sized dots.
Let each color dry before adding dots that overlap to keep colors clean.
Try making a pattern with alternating colors for an organized look.
Younger children can use finger tips dipped in paint for big, fun dots.
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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