Pumpkin Rock Painting

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the rock

   Wash and dry your rock thoroughly. A round or slightly oval rock works best for a pumpkin shape. Cover your workspace with newspaper.

2. Paint the orange base

   Paint the entire rock with bright orange paint. Apply two coats for an even, vibrant color. Let each coat dry fully before adding the next.

3. Add the pumpkin segments

   Using brown or dark orange paint and a fine brush, paint 4–6 curved vertical lines from top to bottom to create the pumpkin's natural segments.

4. Paint the stem and leaf

   Paint a short brown stem at the top of the rock. Add a small green leaf or curling vine coming from the stem for a realistic look.

5. Add details and seal

   Add small white highlights on the pumpkin's surface for a glossy look. Once everything is dry, seal with clear sealant spray.

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.