Olympic Rock Painting – Country Flags!
Celebrate the Olympic Games by decorating rocks to look like the flags of the world!
Whether you use stencils, resist-tape techniques, or freehand — all you have to do it paint basic shapes and patterns to create perfect flag designs.
Materials
Paint
Paint Brushes
Rocks
Water Cup
Instructions
Stripes
Step 1.
Many countries’ flags are comprised of stripes! Paint one color at a time, letting each one dry before starting the next color — don’t forget to wash your brush in between colors!
Stripes
Step 1.
Many countries’ flags are comprised of stripes! Paint one color at a time, letting each one dry before starting the next color — don’t forget to wash your brush in between colors!
Shapes
Step 2.
Some flags may look complicated — try to separate them into basic shapes. Once you identify which ones, paint them on one at a time!
Sweden and Switzerland’s flags consist of a cross shape, while Japan includes a simple circle!
Shapes
Step 2.
Some flags may look complicated — try to separate them into basic shapes. Once you identify which ones, paint them on one at a time!
Sweden and Switzerland’s flags consist of a cross shape, while Japan includes a simple circle!
Stars
Step 3.
Flags, like the United States and Great Britain’s, consist of stars and stripes. Paint your basic base colors of the rocks, let them dry completely, then go over with stars or stripes!
Stars
Step 3.
Flags, like the United States and Great Britain’s, consist of stars and stripes. Paint your basic base colors of the rocks, let them dry completely, then go over with stars or stripes!
Advanced Flags
Step 4.
Even the more complicated and advanced flags are just made up of basic shapes.
The Brazilian flag is made up of 4 basic colors and shapes: A green background, yellow triangle, blue circle, then some stars & a line in white! Remember to let each color dry before adding other layers.
Which country flag is your favorite? Don’t be afraid to try painting some flags for the Olympic Games, you may surprise yourself with your abilities!
Advanced Flags
Step 4.
Even the more complicated and advanced flags are just made up of basic shapes.
The Brazilian flag is made up of 4 basic colors and shapes: A green background, yellow triangle, blue circle, then some stars & a line in white! Remember to let each color dry before adding other layers.
Which country flag is your favorite? Don’t be afraid to try painting some flags for the Olympic Games, you may surprise yourself with your abilities!