How to Make a Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone is a stone that can be found in the Blarney Castle tower in Blarney, Ireland. Legend says that the Blarney Stone has magical powers, and those that kiss it will receive the give of persuasive speech. Make your own Blarney Stone for St. Patrick's Day and see if you receive the gift of Blarney. Read on to learn how to make a Blarney Stone.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A clean rock with a smooth surface, paperweight-sized
• Paintbrush or sponge brush
• Green craft paint
• Craft glue
• Permanent markers
• Decorations of your choice, such as yarn, rhinestones, old jewelry, glitter, google eyes, etc.

1. Wash and dry your rock. Make sure it is completely dry and paint it green. Allow the paint to dry.

2. Use your imagination and decorate the Blarney Stone any way you like, using craft glue to attach sequins, jewels, beads, glitter, yarn, googly eyes or any other embellishments that strike your fancy.

3. Write "Kiss Me, I'm Irish," or any sentiment that you like on the Blarney Stone, using permanent markers.

4. Apple a coat of polyurethane sealer on your Blarney Stone to seal it and make it shine.

Tips & Warnings

• A Blarney Stone coated with several layers of clear polyurethane to protect it from the elements can make a whimsical decoration for a garden or patio. Arrange it with a planter filled with shamrocks for a truly Irish theme. A small Blarney Stone planter makes a great centerpiece for a St. Patrick's Day party.
• Small Blarney Stones make great gifts for a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Write each guest's name on the stone and use it to mark each guest's place at the table. Your guests will love to have their own Blarney Stone to remember your party.