Things You'll Need:
- Smooth, oval rocks
- Dish soap
- Red and black acrylic or latex paint
- Various paintbrushes
- Masking tape
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Step 1
Choose smooth, oval-shaped rocks to make your ladybugs. The size you choose depends on the intended use, for example, a medium-sized rock that fits in your palm makes a good paperweight, while garden decor requires a larger rock.
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Step 2
Clean and scrub your rock with warm water and dish dish soap to remove dirt and debris. Allow it to dry completely before you begin.
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Step 3
Paint your rock red with acrylic or latex paint and allow it to dry for several hours or even overnight. Add a second coat if needed.
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Step 4
Place a piece of masking tape around the width of the rock, about one-third of the way from the top to create your ladybug's head. Use black paint to fill in the upper one-third above the tape and allow to dry completely before you remove the tape.
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Step 5
Use masking tape once again to create a black stripe down the ladybug's back, dividing the wings. Place 2 pieces of tape side by side with a 1/8-inch wide space between them. Paint the stripe black and leave the tape in place until completely dry.
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Step 6
Finish your ladybug rock by adding 3 or 4 black dots on each wing to mimic the ladybug spots.
