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How to Make Pebble Story Stones

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Create endless storytelling memories with these colourful pebble story stones. This project is a great way to encourage children to learn about animals associated with different areas of the United Kingdom.

Follow along with our top tips to learn the skills, then get creative and paint whatever animals you like. Why stop at the UK? Have a go at painting safari story stones!

Project and instructions by Jocelyn Sheppard

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Rockin' Pebbles 2kg — Rockin' Pebbles 2kg

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* Pebbles
* Acrylic Paint
* Paintbrushes
* Pencil

How to make

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Step 1

Use white paint to create a basecoat on the pebbles. This will make it easier to sketch onto.

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Step 2

Use the shape of the pebble to determine what animal it will be. For example, this stone was the perfect shape for an orca.

Use a pencil to sketch out the animal shape, acrylic paint will cover up the pencil marks.

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Step 3

Paint the outside of the pebble the colour of the animal's habitat (e.g. orca in a dark ocean). This will also help you stay inside the lines.

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Step 4

Use a small brush to paint the animal onto the pebble.

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Step 5

Once you're happy with your design, add the animal's eyes.

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Step 6

You can also add shading and highlights to the animal and it's habitat.

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Step 7

Use the tips above to create a selection of story stones and create endless stories!

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