Materials Needed

Smooth, flat rock (palm-sized or larger)
Acrylic paints in 3-4 contrasting colors
Black acrylic paint
White acrylic paint
Fine detail brush
Medium round brush
Clear sealant spray
Pencil (for sketching)

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Prepare and base coat

Wash and dry your rock thoroughly. Paint the entire surface with a dark base color like deep blue or black. Apply two coats and let each dry completely. A dark background makes the spiral colors stand out beautifully.

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Step 2: Sketch the spiral

Using a pencil or white colored pencil, lightly draw a spiral starting from the center of the rock and working outward. Keep the spacing between the lines even. The spiral should fill most of the rock surface.

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Step 3: Paint the spiral lines

Using your fine brush and a bright color, carefully paint along the spiral line. You can use one color for the entire spiral or alternate colors with each full rotation. Keep the line thickness consistent.

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Step 4: Add decorative details

Add small dots along the spiral lines using contrasting colors. You can also add tiny stars or dots in the spaces between the spiral arms. These details make the design look more dynamic and eye-catching.

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Step 5: Finish and seal

Add a bright dot at the very center of the spiral as a focal point. Let everything dry completely, then spray with clear sealant. Your hypnotic spiral rock is complete!

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

Practice drawing spirals on paper first to build confidence.
Use a dark background color to make bright spiral colors pop.
Keep your hand steady by resting your wrist on the table while painting.
Try rainbow colors that transition smoothly along the spiral.
Adding white dots between the spiral arms creates a starry night effect.
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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