How to BASE COAT ROCKS to Paint || 5 Base Coating Techniques for Painting Rocks || Rock Painting 101

Are you looking for how to base coat rocks to paint? We have 5 different ways for you to try! From acrylic paint to spray paint you are sure to find at least one method to try on the next rocks you paint! This video is great for rock painting beginners or pros looking for a new base coating technique! You can try acrylic pouring base coats, blended base coats, watercolor style base coats, and much more! Kindness rocks often start with a fun base coat. Then you add words on top. This stone painting video is a great place to start! ALL the tutorials mentioned in the video can be found in the links below.
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[@jeanahartman-cd6ke]

We are "rock painting" for our Prayer Garden at church. I will encourage everyone to watch your videos - they are GREAT!

[@RockPainting101]

Sounds like a wonderful project! This design is really fun - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnq9hIWPnbOtoNk and so is this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJvJhXdme76ni6c - Happy Painting!

[@kathleenvallance4513]

I'm a beginner, so all these tips and explanations have been amazing, trouble is the more I watch the more confused I become. so many great ideas.

[@RockPainting101]

I think what you are realizing is there is just a lot of different ways to paint rocks! But, just pick a style you want to do first and go from there.

[@goodintentions1302]

Good ideas! The only rock painting I've done so far has been using nail polish that I don't use on my nails anymore. I'm actually very happy with them although adding some of these techniques will be fun. ☮️💞🙏🏼

[@kevinkiss3340]

I have been painting USA Flag rocks. After I m done I put a clear coat spray. Everyone loves them.

[@ginnysparks5748]

Post a picture

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Your video is very informative and interesting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@stephaniebrielmaier8176]

Good info - would have liked to see more demo of the techniques while you talked in the background.

[@RockPainting101]

Each one has a full tutorial listed in the description below 😊

[@eileenmoreno402]

I love this! Thank you.

[@RockPainting101]

You're so welcome!

[@Jadeddoxy]

thanks for the info!!

[@sandyschaffner9644]

Thanks Awesome!✌❣✌❣

[@trace22111]

Thank you so much for sharing. I will be trying method 4 today 👍😊

[@RockPainting101]

-Happy Painting!!

[@ArtByLynn7070]

Love you so much!!! You inspire me!!!

[@RockPainting101]

I'm so glad! Happy Painting!!

[@sheilarawlings2040]

FRIEND!!!!!! ok this is the BEST vlog ever!!!!! This is very exciting! I use spray paint:) but now I'll be trying all this my sister will excited as well!!! Thank you so much dear! Have a happy day!!!!

[@RockPainting101]

You are the sweetest friend Sheila

[@nameisprivate5429]

Me over here almost done painting this rock and wondering what a base coat was…..and also wondering why I needed to hurry and do a bunch at once. I’m trying to lower my blood pressure…if I tried to do tons at once I would stress 😂. Slow and steady wins the race ❤

[@RockPainting101]

I paint tons of rocks without base coats

[@barbsdee3831]

I’m just starting out rock painting and found your channel, now I’m binge watching. My problem is I’m enthusiastic and I end up buy so much stuff! I’d be grateful if you could point me in the right direction for inexpensive pens so I can decide if I like it or not. Unfortunately I live in the uk so the products you recommend might not be available to me 🇬🇧😘

[@RockPainting101]

Are you able to order on Amazon? If you already have acrylic paints and brushes perhaps just an extra fine tip black paint pen for lining would be a good place to start.

[@sandrabaker6141]

I like your style- you are well spoken

[@RockPainting101]

Thank you!! I try not to talk too fast... I just get really excited sometimes :)

[@silverfoxxyladyjoseebilode2410]

I love this thank you 🤩

[@RockPainting101]

So glad!

[@kendraallday7831]

Going to try sponge blending Thanks for vidio

[@RockPainting101]

Have fun!!

[@ridgebackpups]

Thanks!

[@RockPainting101]

You bet!

[@TK_LIVE09]

I love your videos! I have a question about using your Posca pens on rocks. Do you base coat all rocks with a clear sealer like Mod Podge before using the pens or acrylic paint?

[@RockPainting101]

Nope! I paint right on lots of rocks 😊

[@phoebedafoe7729]

Hi there, I am new to the Rock Painting but can't wait to get started! I was wondering if I should seal my base coat before painting on top?

[@RockPainting101]

You don't need to.

[@shenhaag]

do the clear primers/base coats make the rocks shiny? They look so pretty after, but different. Thanks so much, excited I found you, excited to get started!

[@RockPainting101]

You don't want to have a glossy coat down before painting. Your paint won't stick as well. I never seal my rocks until I am finished painting them. You can choose a glossy finish or a matte finish. That depends on the sealer you use.

[@christinemarie1119]

Hi, there are so many different kinds of spray paint! Which is best? I have purchased a Rust-oleum Satin white for a base coat but now wondering if the acrylic paint won’t adhere to it? Thank you!

[@RockPainting101]

A matte paint is best. Some satins will work, but as you stated above it can cause issues. Sometimes paint pens will go on ok.

[@patElfpat]

I’m a beginner and all of these backgrounds/base coats looked wonderful. I can’t find a tutorial on the one used on many of the mandalas I see. They are often black and they look like the paint is textured. Any ideas?

[@RockPainting101]

I don't think they would have too much texture only because it might mess up their dots. You may just see the rock texture showing through. They might just be painting black acrylic on their stones first.

[@wendyhart]

This was great! Gave me some new ideas 💡! I usually paint a bunch black and a bunch white for my background. This week I painted a bunch white and a bunch red with spray paint. Although this was easy, some of my paints didn’t mix well with the spray paint and they bubbled a bit. I’m probably going back to my chalk paint. Happy painting!!!

[@RockPainting101]

It has to be a matte finish. The glossy paints to take the paint on top as well.. They do make chalk spray paints too :)

[@LS-xp4or]

I have irregular shape/ sizes cement based rock look a likes. What is the best way to paint for the garden. Thank you

[@RockPainting101]

There are so many different ways it's kind of hard to answer that question. Do you have a theme in mind? Colors, flowers, word rocks?

[@Happyliving757]

So do u think i could paint on top of a clear seal coated already on a rock

[@RockPainting101]

If it is a glossy finish you will have a hard time getting the paint to adhere to the rock. You should be painting your rock and then sealing it once it is completely dry.

[@junetonelli5501]

That was awesome! Thank you for sharing! I would love to learn how to do The Big Swipe but I couldn’t find it? Can you list it here for me please? Thank you💜

[@RockPainting101]

I think this is the one you are looking for :) rockpainting101.com/gradient-base-coat/

[@Happyliving757]

Can you use the resis on rocks first and then paint and resin again?

[@RockPainting101]

You can but that would be adding a step that you don't really need :)

[@yannabatiancela1014]

I love all of your video💕💕

[@RockPainting101]

Thank you so much!!

[@laurareyes7040]

I just wash my rocks. I don't really put coats on my rocks. But MAYBE I might try it.

[@RockPainting101]

I only do for certain designs... :)

[@ramonaredht]

Used Kilz 3 and gave rocks 2 coats of white, now they are still sticky?

[@RockPainting101]

With any spray you want to build up the paint. Should use thin layers. If it has a primer built in it should still only need 2 coats at the most. Allow the paint to dry between layers well.

[@bcsimpilot3497]

Im painting rocks into cacti...why do I need a base coat of paint on it? Is it more durable as a result or ?

[@RockPainting101]

You never NEED one :) If your design doesn't need it you don't need it :) Sometimes a white base coat can help the colors pop a bit, but you can do white just under your design too if you want to leave some of the rock natural.

[@debwerner8368]

I'm not seeing an actual video of how to spray paint a base coat. Is there one you can share?

[@RockPainting101]

I have not filmed one. I will try to film on next spring… but you can come from different angles with different colors if you want to use more than one color. For white just apply light even coats. If it has primer in it you usually won’t need more than one or two coats. Make sure the paint is matte finish. Not glossy.

[@tonyawilliams4382]

How long does it take base coat to dry before being able to paint designs?

[@RockPainting101]

Good question! It really depends on the paint and the rock. If you are using acrylic paints once it is dry to the touch you can move on with your design. They dry pretty quick or you can speed this up with a blow dryer on cool heat. I do like to let my rocks dry at least overnight before sealing if I can.

[@marycinque9117]

String painting

[@pattypkchef1015]

Do you use outdoor acrylic paint?

[@RockPainting101]

I don't have any... yet ;)

[@LS-xp4or]

Yes usually exterior masonry house paint (free from your local dump), enamel acrylic paints work best for outdoor. I use a clear coat spray for shine and weather. Clear coat is about the same as polyurethane but less expensive and much less time consuming. Hope this helps!

[@user-hs8tf4gv4r]

On a base coat pour, do you thin your paint?

[@RockPainting101]

I do! You can get away with adding a little bit of water to thinner paints. Or a pour medium if you need for thicker paints (like floetrol)

[@Celestialle]

Can we use gouache?

[@RockPainting101]

I don't know what gouache is...

[@MommaF8]

Do you think these techniques would work on eggs?

[@RockPainting101]

Sure as long as you don't plan to eat them ;)

[@user-od6ej5yw7y]

And, if you are a cat lover, NEVER LET YOUR CAT INTO YOUR STUDIO ! ! !

[@RockPainting101]

YES!! Their little hair will definitely find it's way right onto your rocks lol

[@otohangi]

Less talk. Demo demo.

[@RockPainting101]

Well this one is just a round-up each one of these ideas has a full demo style tutorial you can watch :)

[@stephaniegrace4440]

I was so interested in watching your video until it stopped part way and went to an anti-Republican ad. You just lost 50% of the people you are trying to reach.

[@RockPainting101]

Unfortunately I do not have any control over the ads being placed in your video. Google actually chooses the ads you see based on your internet use. I’m sorry that the ad offended you, but please understand that I can not choose which ads you receive.

[@daisyn3gr0n]

who cares

[@amandadexter1689]

Perfect example of yet another Trumpist who doesn't understand how technology works yet wants to demonize it.

[@jeffsylvester7394]

Too much tawk. Not much stones. Guess u showing us your lovely teeth. Lol

[@RockPainting101]

There are links to each and every one of these tutorials in full form. This video was specifically made to show the different techniques and of course to show off my lovely smile :) Thanks for noticing!!