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How to Paint Penguin Rocks

Looking for a little arctic charm for your winter decorating? Learn how to make an adorable painted rock family with this penguin craft idea!

Three painted penquin rocks on a white wood star surrounded by white fluffy material.

A cold winter day is the perfect time to get out those rock painting supplies and get crafty!

Materials Needed for Painted Penguin Rocks

Tips for Painting your Penguin Rocks

  • Protect work surface with a sheet of newspaper or parchment paper.
  • Wash the rocks and let them dry completely before painting. 
  • Allow paint to fully dry between steps and when changing to a new color.
  • Repeat with as many coats as needed to achieve desired coverage.

Instructions for Painting Rock Penguins

1. Using a flat tipped paint brush, paint the top side of the rock in Cotton Ball (mom and dad) and Steel Grey (baby).

Painting one rock with white paint.

2. Using an angled fine tip paint brush, paint the surrounding shape of the penguin in Black Tie as shown.

3. When happy with the shape, paint the perimeter and back side of the rocks fully in Black Tie. 

Three rocks partially painted.

4. Using a fine tip paint brush, paint a small upside down triangle in Orange Sherbet for the nose. 

Orange beaks painted onto the penguin rocks.

5. Paint two small rounded rectangular shapes in Orange Sherbet for the feet.

Orange feet painted on to the penguin rocks.

6. Dip the back end of your fine tip paint brush in Black Tie and dab the end on to the rocks for the circular shaped eyes.

Close up view of black paint on the back tip of a paint brush.
Three completed penguin rocks on a white surface.

That’s it! You’ve just created an adorable penguin family.

Isn’t this little guy too sweet? I’m planning to paint three more – one for each of my little penguins!

Not only will these be perfect for decorating my front porch, but you could also create a set as a hostess gift, for a secret Santa or to place in your planters at home.

Every changing season brings new and creative rock painting designs! Try out this Halloween Silly Monster Faces painted rock idea. And for summer these Lemon and Lime painted rocks add a touch of citrus to your home decor. But, if you’re still looking for more arctic animals these colorful wooden peg animals are a fun craft.

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Penguin Painted Rocks

Jane and Sonja
Learn how easy it is to paint a whole adorable penguin family! These penguin rocks are a fun and simple craft idea for those cold winter days.
5 from 1 vote
Servings 3 rocks

Materials
  

  • Decoart Multi Surface Satin Paint Black Tie, Steel Grey, Cotton Ball, Orange Sherbet
  • 2 Paintbrushes
  • 3 Rocks for painting

Instructions
 

  • Using a flat tipped paint brush, paint the top side of the rock in Cotton Ball (mom and dad) or Steel Grey (baby).
  • Using an angled fine tip paint brush, paint the surrounding shape of the penguin in Black Tie.
  • When happy with the shape, paint the perimeter and back side of the rocks fully in Black Tie.
  • Using a fine tip paint brush, paint a small upside down triangle in Orange Sherbet for the nose.
  • Paint two small rounded rectangular shapes in Orange Sherbet for the feet.
  • Dip the back end of your fine tip paint brush in Black Tie and dab the end on to the rocks for the circular shaped eyes.
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Linda aka Crafty Gardener

Monday 11th of November 2019

So cute, adding to my list of rocks to paint.

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