![How to create a painted rock picture stand](/images/project-pages/painted-rock-picture/How-to-make-a-painted-rock-.jpg)
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How to create
a painted rock picture stand
Follow our step by step guide
In this project you’ll learn how to create the perfect picture stand for all your photos using household rocks!
![How to create a painted rock picture stand Step 1](/images/project-pages/painted-rock-picture/Untitled1.png)
Step 1: Paint your rock
Choose your acrylic paint colour (or mix colours together to create a colour you like) and using your paint brush paint the top and side surfaces of your rock.
![How to create a painted rock picture stand Step 2](/images/project-pages/painted-rock-picture/Untitled2.png)
Step 2: Decorate
Once your rock is dry, use the metallic markers to decorate your rock. You can decorate it with spots or shapes or stripes – anything you like!
![How to create a painted rock picture stand Step 3](/images/project-pages/painted-rock-picture/Untitled3.png)
Step 3: Wrap it
Take your chenille stem and wrap around the middle of the rock and twist to secure.
![How to create a painted rock picture stand Step 4](/images/project-pages/painted-rock-picture/Untitled4.png)
Step 4: Get bendy
Cut off one end of the chenille stem with scissors and then bend the remaining step into a loop.
![How to create your a painted rock picture stand Step 5](/images/project-pages/painted-rock-picture/Untitled5.png)
Step 5: Add a photo
Choose your favourite photo or picture and place in the loop and press tight. Now you’ve created the perfect picture stand. Swap out the photo regularly or make a rock stand for each of your favourite photos!