Butterfly Rock Painting

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare and sketch

   Wash and dry your rock. Use a pencil to lightly draw a butterfly outline - a thin body in the center with two larger wings on top and two smaller wings on the bottom.

2. Paint the wings

   Choose your favorite bright colors and paint each wing. You can make both sides match or use different colors on each wing. Apply two coats for vibrant color.

3. Add the body and antennae

   Using black paint and your detail brush, paint a thin oval body between the wings. Add two curving antennae from the top of the body, ending each with a small dot.

4. Decorate the wings

   Add symmetrical patterns to the wings using contrasting colors - circles, dots, or curved lines. Make both sides mirror each other for a beautiful butterfly look.

5. Outline and seal

   Once dry, outline the wings and body with black paint for a bold look. Add white dots for highlights. Spray with clear sealant when fully dry.

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.