Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Ready to start rock painting? Let's get a smooth start! This basic Beginner's Guide is perfect for anyone new to rock painting that wants to get that "Pro" level base coat! Maybe you just want the basics to get started. I've got you covered. I'll walk you through the essential steps to prepare your rocks, ensuring a smooth, even surface that will make your art pop! You can do as little or as much as you choose! It's all up to you and your personal preferences. You'll learn all of my techniques that I've acquired over many years of painting rocks! By the end of this tutorial you'll have the perfect stone ready for your next masterpiece!
Here's a whole playlist of Beginner's Basics! You've got this! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvvhbAgqpVOlrMsH7r68dktDJlULlpM2K
The stones in this video were all made of Ultracal 30 and were the XL 5.5" Stones. Here's how I make these art stones: youtu.be/Jrc-fZJUkzY
β DISCLAIMER:
I may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. The Following Links will take you to Amazon or various stores that sell the product:
π *Supplies used*
DecoArt Black Lamp on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/4aIYIC9
Mod Podge Matte Liquid Sealer on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/4dGufGj
Sanding Sponge on Amazon ππ»amzn.to/48iLycz
Spackling on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/48tGguV
Gloves on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/3L9Oj8e
Liquitex Gesso on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/3Uzm4nk
Similar Flat Paint Brushes on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/3JM1ygH
π¨YOUR ART:
If you have art that was inspired by one of my tutorials I'd love to see it! From the YouTube Mobile App Just go to my channel and "Go to Community" There it will let you make posts and include pictures! I can't wait to see your Art! Maybe I'll share it in a video at the end :)
πFollow me on Facebook at Ja DeL facebook.com/ja.del.71271
ππ» Here's a couple of ways to support my art and my channel:
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π΅ I get my music here ππ» share.epidemicsound.com/zguict
In this video the music is by: Michelle Ross
π» Website: jadelrocks.com
π§ email me at jadelrocks@yahoo.com
π« Send Mail to
JaDeL Rocks
P.O. Box 9023
Gosnell, AR 72319
I hope you watch the entire video to support my channel but if you're in a hurry and looking for specifics? Here's some chapters that might help!
Video Chapters: Find it Quicker ππ»
00:00 Getting Started
00:27 Art Stones
01:53 Minimum Effort Black Base Paint
02:23 My Favorite paint brush
03:45 My art stone has small holes
05:25 Gesso and White Base paint
06:54 How to fix big holes in a rock
09:05 The backside of the rock
10:32 How to spackle holes in rocks
11:28 Using Mod Podge as a Primer
12:00 Using Gesso as a Primer
12:48 Finishing coats
13:25 Sanding the spackle smooth
14:19 Painting the spackle
14:58 Using Gesso to fill larger holes
15:31 Painting over Mod Podge
17:25 How many coats of white?
19:55 Final Reveal 4 Art stones
22:16 Dry time
23:14 Storing my Rocks #JaDeLRocks
#RockPainting
#MandalaArt
Ready to start rock painting? Let's get a smooth start! This basic Beginner's Guide is perfect for anyone new to rock painting that wants to get that "Pro" level base coat! Maybe you just want the basics to get started. I've got you covered. I'll walk you through the essential steps to prepare your rocks, ensuring a smooth, even surface that will make your art pop! You can do as little or as much as you choose! It's all up to you and your personal preferences. You'll learn all of my techniques that I've acquired over many years of painting rocks! By the end of this tutorial you'll have the perfect stone ready for your next masterpiece!
Here's a whole playlist of Beginner's Basics! You've got this! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvvhbAgqpVOlrMsH7r68dktDJlULlpM2K
The stones in this video were all made of Ultracal 30 and were the XL 5.5" Stones. Here's how I make these art stones: youtu.be/Jrc-fZJUkzY
β DISCLAIMER:
I may earn commissions for purchases made through the links below. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. The Following Links will take you to Amazon or various stores that sell the product:
π *Supplies used*
DecoArt Black Lamp on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/4aIYIC9
Mod Podge Matte Liquid Sealer on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/4dGufGj
Sanding Sponge on Amazon ππ»amzn.to/48iLycz
Spackling on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/48tGguV
Gloves on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/3L9Oj8e
Liquitex Gesso on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/3Uzm4nk
Similar Flat Paint Brushes on Amazon ππ» amzn.to/3JM1ygH
π¨YOUR ART:
If you have art that was inspired by one of my tutorials I'd love to see it! From the YouTube Mobile App Just go to my channel and "Go to Community" There it will let you make posts and include pictures! I can't wait to see your Art! Maybe I'll share it in a video at the end :)
πFollow me on Facebook at Ja DeL facebook.com/ja.del.71271
ππ» Here's a couple of ways to support my art and my channel:
π§ββοΈ My Amazon Wish List:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/204GN0PEK7SR2?ref_=wl_share
βJoin to become a *Channel Member* to gain access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCUFBPX4il3bf-BmL2LrUZRg/join
β Buy my Digital Downloads:
jadelrocks1.etsy.com
β Buy my art:
ebay.com/str/jadelrocks
π Ώ Donate:
paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F8ARWTBEYZXAN
Other Info/Links:
π΅ I get my music here ππ» share.epidemicsound.com/zguict
In this video the music is by: Michelle Ross
π» Website: jadelrocks.com
π§ email me at jadelrocks@yahoo.com
π« Send Mail to
JaDeL Rocks
P.O. Box 9023
Gosnell, AR 72319
I hope you watch the entire video to support my channel but if you're in a hurry and looking for specifics? Here's some chapters that might help!
Video Chapters: Find it Quicker ππ»
00:00 Getting Started
00:27 Art Stones
01:53 Minimum Effort Black Base Paint
02:23 My Favorite paint brush
03:45 My art stone has small holes
05:25 Gesso and White Base paint
06:54 How to fix big holes in a rock
09:05 The backside of the rock
10:32 How to spackle holes in rocks
11:28 Using Mod Podge as a Primer
12:00 Using Gesso as a Primer
12:48 Finishing coats
13:25 Sanding the spackle smooth
14:19 Painting the spackle
14:58 Using Gesso to fill larger holes
15:31 Painting over Mod Podge
17:25 How many coats of white?
19:55 Final Reveal 4 Art stones
22:16 Dry time
23:14 Storing my Rocks #JaDeLRocks
#RockPainting
#MandalaArt
