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Unleash Your Inner Artist with Rock Painting

A Fun and Easy Way to Decorate Your World!

Introduction

Are you a rock? Okay, maybe that’s a bad joke. But have you ever thought about painting rocks? I mean, if you’re an artist or just someone who likes to be creative and have fun, then this is for you! In this guide we’ll teach you everything from the basics of rock painting to the most popular techniques and themes. We’ll even show you some examples of what people have done with their painted rocks!

Step 1: Gather the materials.

The first step to unleashing your inner artist is gathering the materials.

You’ll need rocks, paint, brushes and a place to do the painting. You can get all of these things in one kit or buy them separately. If you have some rocks lying around in your backyard then that’s even better! The only thing that matters is that they are smooth enough for easy painting–so no sharp edges or corners on them please! As for paint–any type (acrylic or oil) will work just fine as long as it’s thin enough so that when it dries it won’t leave any residue behind on top of whatever surface has been painted over with it (which would be bad).

Step 2: Pick the right rock.

Now that you have a paintbrush, it’s time to find the perfect rock. A good rock painting canvas should be flat on one side and smooth enough so that paint will stick to it without chipping off.

Here are some things to look for when selecting your canvas:

  • Flatness – Your canvas needs to be at least somewhat flat so that you can paint on both sides of it without creating an uneven surface. Look at several different rocks before deciding which one is right for you!
  • Smoothness – You don’t want any rough edges or jagged parts sticking out from beneath your project because these will make it difficult (or impossible) for paint to adhere properly. It should feel like a nice smooth surface when touched with bare hands — not too hard or soft but somewhere in between those two extremes–and feel slightly gritty underfoot if someone were standing on top of them while wearing shoes made out of leather rather than synthetic materials such as plastic or rubberized fabric

Step 3: Paint away!

Now that the rock is dry, it’s time to paint! To make a design with a paintbrush, simply start at one end of your rock and work your way across. If you want thicker lines or more coverage, use an angle brush instead. For a more textured look (and less mess), use a sponge dipped in acrylics or watercolors–the choice is yours!

For those who prefer stencils: You can find them online or at any art supply store for around $5 each. Try using different types of brushes to create different effects by varying how much pressure you apply while painting over them (e.g., light pressure = thin lines; heavy pressure = thick lines). You can also try stamping on top of these designs using stamps made from rubber erasers–a great way to get some variation without having any skill whatsoever! For those who prefer markers: Keep in mind that these tend not work well when applied directly onto wet surfaces such as rocks because they will bleed through before drying completely; however if applied after everything else has dried completely then there should be no problem getting excellent results every time!

There are many ways to paint rocks, many different types of paints, and different themes.

There are many ways to paint rocks, many different types of paints, and different themes.

The best part is that you can make them look whatever way you want!

The most important thing is to have fun and create something you love!

The most important thing is to have fun and create something you love!

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that your painting has to be perfect. But don’t worry about it–and don’t spend too much time worrying about whether or not your rocks are round or if they’re painted in straight lines. The important thing is that you enjoy yourself as you go along and make a piece of art that makes YOU happy.

If this is your first time painting rocks, try out different techniques and materials so that when someone asks what kind of paintbrush or paper towel rollers work best for rock painting (or whatever else), you’ll have some answers for them! You could even make a series of paintings based on one theme: maybe all five pieces would be animals from around the world? Or perhaps each one would feature a different color scheme? The possibilities are endless!

You can do this in your own backyard or take it on vacation with you!

You can do this in your own backyard or take it on vacation with you!

  • You can paint rocks with your kids or with friends.
  • You can paint rocks with a group of people or by yourself.
  • You can paint rocks with different themes, like flowers, animals, or landscapes.

Conclusion

We hope this guide has inspired you to unleash your inner artist, and that it will help you create beautiful rock paintings of your own. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun! You can do this in your own backyard or take it on vacation with you!

Playing on the ScrollSaw

I am still a beginner on the scrollsaw.

You know the old saying, practice makes perfect. I, for one, don’t think the “perfect” part will apply to me.

Don’t get me wrong, I have learned a lot and am getting better. But I have to learn patience because I think that it takes a lot. But all good things come to those who practice.

Here are some pictures of a few things I’ve made and kept.

Most of these designs I downloaded from Steve Good,so credit goes to him.You’ll find his site here

My wife and I also make a lot of our Christmas decorations.

I’ll make the stencils on a vinyl cutter and cut out the silhouette then my wife will paint them. Here are some we have done over the years.

I created a getting started with scrollsaws here.

I added a Etsy Sales Page for Your Convenience

I added a Etsy Sales Page…

to my blog to make it easier for those who may be interested in any of my ring designs. Simply click on the photo to go directly to my Etsy shop or (click here) to see a sampling of ring designs without leaving my site.

By clicking on the photo you will open a new window with the Etsy,com URL. It’s completely safe and secure if you decide to order.

Etsy/shop/krcoxdesigns

Etsy allows you to send messages prior to ordering for any question or special requirements you may need prior to ordering.

Once you place your order you can specify the ring size and width.

In some cases you can mix and match materials or colors which can be done before you buy  just by sending me a message. I answer general questions as soon as I get your message through Etsy.

I have found that this process is one of the best platforms to buy and sell products on the internet. Again it is completely safe and secure for you with many methods of payments available.



I’m adding new styles,materials,colors and designs continually so go check it out and let me know how I can help.

Thank You,

Ken R. Cox

Micarta Ring | 6 Steps it takes to build one

Micarta Ring

There are actually more then 6 steps it takes to build a micarta ring. But you’ll get a good idea of what goes into the build.

  1. Let’s start out with choosing the piece of micarta and stainless steel round bar stock that will make up the micarta ring.

Micarta chunk

Micarta chunk

Here I have chosen a 1″ outside diameter stainless steel bar rod. For work ability I cut this down with a portaband to 1/2″ wide before taking it to the mini lathe.

Using a 1-1/2″X1-1/2″ x .40 piece of Micarta that was sent to me from another ring maker to try out as the outer skin of the ring.

Micarta is extremely easy to work with both on and off the lathe. It cuts and sand easily without special tools. It also polishes up real nice.

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Resize Your Images for your Blog or Website

How I resize my images for my blog.

Today’s post is not about tools or how to make something.

This short tutorial is base on those of you running Windows based computers.

Instead I wanted to share with those of you that have your own blog or website how to resize your images for a blog or website for faster loading pages..

Most people know that a slow loading blog will drive your viewers crazy and most likely will make them move on to another site. This process won’t guarantee these visitors will stay but it will certainly help page loading.

There a hundreds of image editing program out there but I find when I transfer photos from my cameras to my desktop I can change the large image files quickly with out opening a program.

I’m sure if you’ll be editing your pictures the image editing program may be better. This is just quick and easy for me.

Large image File size from camera

Large image File size from camera

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