What Colors Of Paint For Galaxy Rocks

As a nerdy science geek, I've always been interested in space and love seeing the galaxy tendency grow. I knew I needed to play effectually with making galaxies in my crafting, and rocks seemed similar the perfect sail. With a simple layered technique, yous can make milky way painted rocks to utilise as backgrounds or stand alone fine art.

Galaxy Painted Rock from Carla Schauer Studio

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How to Brand a Painted Galaxy Background

Painting a galaxy background is an easy process of pigment layering. There's no incorrect placement of the pigment, just relax and sponge it in places until you're happy. You lot tin can always go back and add more blackness if you'd similar your galaxy background a picayune darker. The basic steps I used are below. I started with a blackness rock, but a black painted base coat works just as well.

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Tools

i/2" paint castor (optional)
pocket-size sponge or paper towel

What to Add to a Space Painted Rock Background

Once you've finished your space rock galaxy background, the sky is the limit! (Pun totally intended!) Utilize the galaxy background as a base for a constellation like I did here, add together a funky alien, spaceship, planet, or whatever your imagination desires.

Make galaxy painted rocks every bit role of a infinite science unit, at camp, or just a fun project at home on a rainy solar day. They're intergalactic fun for everyone!

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