Add neons in Americana® Multi-Surface Acrylics to rocks for stand-out critters and inspirational messages.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• liner brush
• hot glue gun
• stylus
• large flat brush
• black fine-point permanent marker
• small wire cutters
• round brush
• chenille stem
• craft wire
• small flat brush
• pencil
• assortment of round and flat rocks

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Wash and dry all rocks completely before painting.

1. CATERPILLAR: Use a flat brush to paint all pebbles/rocks with Cotton Ball. Let dry.

2. Paint all the pebbles/rocks with Green (Neon). Let dry.

3. Use a round brush to dab Yellow (Neon) loosely in pebble centers. Let dry.
4. On the largest pebble, use a round brush to paint eyes with Cotton Ball and a nose with Orange (Neon). Let dry.

5. Use a liner brush to paint the mouth and eye pupils Blue (Neon).
6. Use a stylus to dot the remaining pebbles with Blue (Neon). Let dry.
7. Assemble. Glue pebbles to chenille stem. Bend and curl a small piece of chenille stem for an antennae.

8. ANT: Use a large flat brush to paint rocks with Cotton Ball. Let dry and then paint with Orange (Neon). Let dry.

9. Use a small flat brush to stripe body with Pink (Neon). Let dry.

10. Use a liner brush to paint the eyes with Cotton Ball. Let dry.
11. Use a permanent marker pen to outline the eyes and add details.

12. Cut three pieces of wire. Curl the ends on two pieces for arms and legs. Bend a third piece into a "V". Assemble and secure wire on back with glue.

13. SMILE: Use a flat brush to paint the rock with Cotton Ball. Let dry and then paint with Yellow (Neon). Let dry.

14. Use a pencil to write a word of choice.

15. Use a liner brush and Pink (Neon) to paint the letters. Let dry.

16. Use a brush handle end to dot the first letter with Orange (Neon). Let dry.

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