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Pebble painting

Tutor: Wendy, artist

Pebble painter Wendy demonstrates how to decorate pebbles using household paints and materials. This simple art activity is fun for people of all ages.

Painted pebbles make attractive decorative accessories for the home, can be personalised as gifts or can be hidden for others to collect when out on a walk.

Preparation

Gather your materials and clear a space to work.

Video time

5 minutes

Pebble painting: Pebble art by Wendy

a close up of beach pebbles with one painted blue and yellow in the pattern of a sun
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  • Smooth, flat pebbles
  • Pencil
  • Paint (e.g. tester pots), coloured Sharpies or nail varnish
  • Paint brush (small)
  • Clear varnish to seal (can get this at a later date)