How to Paint Rocks for the Soccer Fan

Hello soccer fans!

I’ve been working through a series of posts showing you how to paint rocks, and this week, it’s all about those soccer balls!

Are you ready to get started?

Step 1 – Collect the Supplies

Here’s what you need:

Smooth Rocks
- Hunt for smooth rocks near water (oceans, rivers, lakes & streams)
  - Round shaped works best for this soccer ball
- Or purchase from craft or home improvement stores in the garden department.
- I found my bag at the local craft store for about $5
Liquid acrylic paints in Black and White (acrylic washes up with just water).
Paintbrushes – 1 brush of 1-2″ wide, and 1 narrow 1/4″ brush
Clear sealer (optional, but get something non-yellowing and marked specifically for exterior use if you plan to use your rocks outside).
Newspaper (to protect your work surface)

Step 2 – Clean Your Rocks (especially if you found your rocks outdoors)

Step 3 – Paint the Base Coat

Choose which side of the rock will be the front (use the smoother, flatter side)
Turn the front side down on the work surface
Shake the white paint well
Put a small puddle of paint on the back of the rock
Use a large brush to paint the back and sides of the rock
Wash out your brush
Allow paint to dry
Turn the rock over, and repeat the steps to paint the front
NOTE: You may need a second coat of paint to completely cover the color of the rock

Step 4 – Paint the Lines

Shake the black paint well
Squeeze out a small puddle of paint on the newspaper
Use a small brush to paint 5 straight lines in a starfish shape (see pics)
Then paint the 5 connecting lines to make the pentagon (5 sided) shape, and fill in with paint
Next, make small lines at an angle to original 5 lines, at the outside edge of the rock
Fill in to make partial pentagons
Wash out your brush
Allow paint to dry
Touch up any black lines, as needed