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Seems Australia is getting into the painted rock craze, like most things it originated in the US, no mention of this fact in the article, seems they want you to believe it originated in the NT.

The Kindness Rocks Project was first started in 2015a few months after Megan Murphy of Barnstable met the queen of talk. Oprah told her to find a way to help others. So, Murphy began painting rocks, and leaving them along the shore on Sandy Neck Beach.

http://www.abc.net.au/radio/darwin/programs/afternoons/nt-rocks/8961436 

Regardless, it's an interest that provides enjoyment for a lot of people.

Here's a link to one of the US sites.smile

http://thekindnessrocksproject.com/how-it-all-began



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Hmmm, thought people who we're looking for an interesting and inexpensive activity whilst on the road would jump at this idea!confuse

Will post another shot of some of the painted rocks.smile



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Good post Santa.  Unfortunately not everyone is as artistic as needed to do the work in your samples.  I'd be hopeless.
But here's a painted rock I purchased as a souvenir of Skye (Scotland).  Simple or fancy depending on the size of the rock.  With a family name above the door it could turn into a money spinner.



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I remember the Painted Rocks being popular in Perth in the early '80's.  Didn't realise they were still around.



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Sheba wrote:

I remember the Painted Rocks being popular in Perth in the early '80's.  Didn't realise they were still around.

 Morning Sheba, different concept to the painted rock thing in the 80's, needless to say the internet is involved, have a browse through the site.smile



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Thanks santa, i am going rock searching. Sounds like fun. 



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Thanks santa, i am going rock searching. Sounds like fun. 

 Morning Rocket, probably needs a little publicity here in Oz to get things started, it will probably happen eventually.smile



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Thanks santa, i am going rock searching. Sounds like fun. 

 Morning Rocket, probably needs a little publicity here in Oz to get things started, it will probably happen eventually.smile

 Thought i would make it an activity with the grandies.



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This Blue-winged Kookaburra laid a painted rock! shocked.gifshocked.gif

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We were geocaching in Uralla (NSW) recently, and found some painted rocks instead. Cute



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Hi Santa, some time ago I saw your Post on rock painting, and what a great idea to get absorbed in and get the creative juices flowing. I went rock collecting and put together a set for my granddaughter, she loves it and its lovely to see her portray the pictures in her mind onto the rocks. She has now placed her painted rocks in fairy scenes in the garden, around a fountain, on the bird bath, at the feet of statues,and even at times on public transport bus stops. The ideas are endless. 

Australia Post has a kit for $24.99 in their shop, its very nice but really anyone can make up their own just like I did.  Thanks for the great idea, my granddaughter is 12 yrs old soon to be 13 and happy to put the Ipad down for her rock art, and believe me that is saying something lol. Take care...regards Kisha

 



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Kisha wrote:

Hi Santa, some time ago I saw your Post on rock painting, and what a great idea to get absorbed in and get the creative juices flowing. I went rock collecting and put together a set for my granddaughter, she loves it and its lovely to see her portray the pictures in her mind onto the rocks. She has now placed her painted rocks in fairy scenes in the garden, around a fountain, on the bird bath, at the feet of statues,and even at times on public transport bus stops. The ideas are endless. 

Australia Post has a kit for $24.99 in their shop, its very nice but really anyone can make up their own just like I did.  Thanks for the great idea, my granddaughter is 12 yrs old soon to be 13 and happy to put the Ipad down for her rock art, and believe me that is saying something lol. Take care...regards Kisha

 

Well done Kisha, great to see kids taking an interest in activities that don't involve electronic screens.

Full marks to you for kindling her interest.



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Hi Santa,

LOVE the idea of this. However, I do have a question, do these rocks need sealing, not only before being painted on but also after you have finished your paint job?

 

I have looked online and have only gotten more confused.

Thanking you in anticipation

Susan 



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Morning Susan.

I'm not into the activity myself, I suspect sealing would depend on the surface of the rocks.

A lot of people use small polished rocks available in bags from garden centers, doubt these would need sealing, guess you need to experiment.

We found a few in our locality recently suburban Adelaide, so the concept has obviously achieved a degree of popularity.

Good luck.

Santa.smile

 

 



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I carefully stepped over one up on the lookout at Gladstone Qld, very artistic.



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Goodness, I thought this thread was dead - I now have to ensure the Child-Bride doesn't catch on to it - Otherwise the van will be filled with rocks.

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