Alien Rock Painting

Alien Rock Painting

  • DifficultyEasy
  • Ages3–8
  • 25 min
Science

Materials Needed

  • Round or oval rock
  • Bright green acrylic paint
  • Black acrylic paint
  • White acrylic paint
  • Purple or silver acrylic paint (optional)
  • Medium flat brush
  • Fine detail brush
  • Toothpick
  • Clear sealant spray

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare and base coat

    Wash and dry your rock. Paint the entire surface with bright green acrylic paint - the classic alien color! Apply two coats for full coverage and let each dry completely.

  2. Paint the enormous eyes

    Aliens are famous for their huge eyes! Paint two very large oval eyes taking up most of the upper face. Fill them with white, then add a large black iris and a tiny white highlight sparkle dot.

  3. Add the face features

    Paint a tiny, simple smile or a curious expression - aliens can look friendly or mysterious! Add two small dot nostrils and oversized pointy ears on the sides of the head.

  4. Add antenna and details

    Paint two thin antennae on the top of the head, each ending with a glowing dot in yellow or purple. Add silver or purple spots on the head for an out-of-this-world texture.

  5. Seal your alien

    Let all the details dry completely. Spray with clear sealant. Your alien rock has landed and is ready for its mission on Earth - or on your shelf!

  6. Add RoxGeo Code

    On the bottom or back of your rock, write ROXGEO.COM followed by a slash and your rock’s unique code (e.g. ROXGEO.COM/ABC123). This lets the finder go directly to your rock’s profile page and log their discovery. If the rock is too small for the full address, write #ROX followed by the code without spaces (e.g. #ROXABC123) — it’s short, easy to search on Google, and leads straight to your rock’s journey page. Use a fine-tip permanent marker or acrylic paint pen, and seal it with clear varnish so the code stays readable through rain, sun, and adventure.

Helpful Tips

  • Round rocks with a slightly wide top naturally look like alien heads.
  • Make the eyes extra large - alien eyes are always the star of the design.
  • Try a grey or blue alien instead of green for a more mysterious look.
  • Glow-in-the-dark paint on the eyes and antenna dots is amazing at night.
  • Add a small UFO or planet painted on the back of the rock for a surprise!

Ready to Paint and Track Your Rocks?