Today I have a fantastic Unicorn Painted Rock Craft Idea to share. Unicorns are a popular phenomenon at the moment, especially for kids and also for adults. In fact, I created a fantastic Unicorn gift guide recently with a few fabulous Unicorn gift ideas for kids.
This, however, is a fun craft you could paint with kids or for kids. It's super easy and simple and lots of fun. I do hope you enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Magical Design: Turn ordinary rocks into magical unicorns with vibrant colors, making each one uniquely sparkling with its own charm!
- Perfect Keepsake: These unicorn rocks make adorable keepsakes that can be used to decorate a room or be gifted to friends and family.
- Colorful Fun: From painting the rock to adding tiny details, this craft is all about bright, cheerful colors—perfect for brightening anyone's day!
Unicorn Painted Rock Craft Idea
This is such a fun painted rock idea to do with your children. I think it would be ideal for a fun kids birthday party, or for an afternoon craft with the children on the weekend.
You could even make these to give as gifts to their friends for a special event or just because!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- One Rock Stone
- 1 Lead Pencil
- Posca Pens
- Sketch Paper
- Paint Tray (optional)
🖌️ How to Make a Unicorn Painted Rock
- Step 1: First I drew my Unicorn design on some sketch paper using my pencil.
- Step 2: I then painted a white background on my rock stone with the white posca pen.
- Step 3: Next, I used my lead pencil to draw the Unicorn onto the rock stone.
- Step 4: I began by painting the Unicorns hoofs yellow, her nose pink and then began adding different Posca Paint colours to her main.
- Step 5: I wanted a rainbow Unicorn so used as many bright coloured Posca Pens as I could find. I then added a gold paint for the Unicorns horn.
- Step 6: I always like to outline my rock stone characters with black Posca paint and this is the part I find tricky. I added white to the nose and gave the unicorn an eye.
- Step 7: Finally, I used the Posca pens to add detailed dots and lines to the stone painting. Then I added black lines to the Unicorns horn and the painting was complete.
Displaying Your Unicorn Rock
I am really pleased with the way this stone turned out. It looks super cute and has been added to my collection. You could easily display these on a shelf, windowsill, or my favorite idea is to add them to your garden as a fun decoration. Remember to add your initials and the date to the back of your rock to remember when you made them.
More Painted Rock Craft Ideas
Next, I am looking at painting some Disney themed Rock stones. I think that would be fun to do for a Disney party or to decorate a kids bedroom that is Disney themed. There are so many amazing painted rock ideas that you can add to your garden!
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💡 Pro Tip: After completing your unicorn rock, consider adding your initials and the date on the back. This personal touch makes it a memorable keepsake or a thoughtful gift.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Unicorn Painted Rock Craft Idea
- Sketch Before Painting: Begin by sketching your unicorn on paper to refine your idea and practice the proportions before applying it to the rock surface.
- Prepare the Rock Surface: Paint the entire rock with a white Posca pen to create a clean, bright base that helps all other colors stand out more vividly.
- Lightly Transfer the Design: Once dry, use a pencil to lightly outline your unicorn on the rock. This guides your painting and helps maintain symmetry.
- Use Vibrant Base Colors: Start with painting the hooves yellow and the nose pink, then use bold rainbow colors to carefully fill in the unicorn’s mane.
- Enhance with Golden Touches: Apply gold paint to the unicorn’s horn to give it a shiny, magical effect that makes the whole design feel more whimsical.
- Add Outlines and Final Details: Finish by outlining everything with a black Posca pen and adding white highlight accents for extra depth and cuteness.
💭 FAQs
You need a smooth rock, pencil, Posca paint pens, sketch paper, and a paint tray to complete the unicorn rock painting.
Begin by sketching the unicorn on paper, paint the rock white, and lightly draw the unicorn outline once the base dries.
Paint the features with Posca pens, outline with black, and add finishing touches like colorful dots and rainbow mane details.
It builds creativity, boosts fine motor skills, and gives kids a fun hands-on way to explore painting through themed art.
Unicorn Painted Rock Craft Idea
Materials
- 1 lead pencil
- Posca Pens
- Sketch Paper
- Paint Tray optional
Instructions
- 1. Draw your Unicorn design on a sketch paper using my Bic Pencil.
2. Paint a white background on the rock stone with the white Posca pen.
3. Use a lead pencil to draw the Unicorn onto the rock stone.
4. Paint the Unicorns hoofs yellow, her nose pink, and then began adding different Posca paint colors to her main.
5. Use as many bright-colored Posca Pens as you could find. Then add a gold paint for the Unicorns horn.
6. Outline your rock stone characters with black Posca paint.
7. Add white to the nose and gave the unicorn an eye.
8. Use Posca pens to add detailed dots and lines to the stone painting.
9. Add black lines to the Unicorns horn and the painting is complete.
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This unicorn is so cute! I'd love to try it, but I'm sure mine won't turn out nearly as nice.
Good luck. It is super fun!
You are such a talented artist! The unicorn and peacock rock stones are super cute. This is definitely a project I could try with my 9 year old stepdaughter.
What a lovely thing to say. Have fun with your stepdaughter.
This looks like such a cute idea. Unfortunately, I can’t draw to save my life. My rock would just have to be abstract art. ?
Thankyou so much. I’m not sure I would be good at abstract.
These are so adorable! I wish I could whip something up like this for my neighborhood kids. They'd love to spot these at the park.
Oh thanks. It would be so fun to paint with or for the kids.
Unicorns are definitely the "In" thing at the moment - your design is fab - I'm going to give these a go with my kids, but don't think they will turn out quite as well as yours!!!
Thanks. It was fun to make the unicorn!
This is so good. I made something similar 15 years ago and it still sitting as an ornament in my living room. So beautiful.
You are such an inspiration with your wonderful collection of rocks I just love your site! You are so talented!
Oh thanks. That is so lovely to hear and such a nice comment. It made my day!