Tuck these Santa Claus painted rocks into planters, leave them as festive surprises for others, or gift them to the Santa fan in your life. They also make adorable paperweights, or you can display them in a shadow box for some holiday cheer!
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What kind of rocks should I use for these Santa painted rocks?
“Caribbean beach pebbles” work really well for rock painting. If you’re looking for a larger quantity of rocks you can find them at landscape supply stores, or at a big box hardware store like Home Depot.
What kind of paint pens work best for Santa rock painting?
You can use acrylic or oil based paint markers for rock painting. Both types give excellent coverage. The oil based paint is more durable when dry, but if you’re keeping your Santa painted rocks indoors, the acrylic paint should be fine.
Do I need to seal my Santa painted rocks?
You don’t have to seal your Santa stones, but it’ll help preserve the painted rocks for years to come. A sealer ensures the paint won’t chip or flake off. Once the paint is totally dry you can brush the painted Santa rocks with Mod Podge or spray on some acrylic sealer.
These Santa painted rocks are sleigh-ing it as the cutest holiday DIY! Each jolly little Santa will have its own unique look, and they’ll be adorable lined up on a shelf, displayed in a shadow box, or tucked into stockings for a fun surprise!
Here’s even more Santa craft ideas:
Seashell Santa
Popsicle Stick Santa
Paint Brush Santa
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