Contemporary 3D ROCK Art

If you’re looking for a unique way to combine nature, art and diy into your home - this DIY Rock Art is a simple way to achieve that! An art piece like this feels like an elevated childhood classic and it’s so simple to make. Step by Step below!

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STEPS:

Step 1 - Find desired rocks - for this look, you will need to source several river rocks or anything that has a smooth finish.

Step 2 - Wash your rocks with water and soap.

Step 3 - Determine the frame size of your art piece and tape off a mock square on a table for perspective. Use this taped section to roughly map out how many rocks you will need and where you would like to place them.

Step 4 - Once you know which rocks you will be using, it’s time to paint! For me, this was a complete experiment - I was originally going to paint the rocks with a brush but after a few test rocks, I didn’t like that you could see the brush strokes. I wanted the rocks to be appear smooth, so I went with a dipping method using regular house paint colours and used small tongs to dip each rock into their desired colours. This route is a bit messy but was worth it to see the end result. Feel free to test different painted methods and use what works best for you!

Step 5 - Let’s build a frame! For mine, I needed to make sure it was strong enough to carry 50+ rocks! So I used 1/2” plywood for the base and 1/4” x 1” plywood pieces for the frames. I painted the back white and stained the frame. Depending on your frame size, you could adjust the materials used.

Step 6 - Secure the rocks! To securing the rocks, I used LePage No Nail construction adhesive. This takes about 24 hours to set but I can assure you will be strong enough to hold your rocks in place.

Step 7 - Hang your art. I added two eye hooks in the back and used a strong picture hanging wire that could hold up to 100 lbs.

Enjoy!