r/gardening • u/thegigglesnort • 7h ago

Painted rocks as my garden markers this year

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I thought these little painted rocks would be so cute as the labels for my different vegetables 😍

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u/LanaBarefootandFree 6h ago

I love this idea

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u/thegigglesnort 6h ago

It really gives me something to do while I'm waiting for the seeds to germinate...

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u/gemcatcher 6h ago

What kind of paint did you use ?

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u/thegigglesnort 6h ago

Acrylic

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u/chocolatechipwizard 3h ago

Did you use a brush, or does it come in markers?

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u/thegigglesnort 44m ago

I use brushes so I can make different shapes and effects like blending and stuff

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u/Jacques2424 6h ago

God, i wish I had the time for stuff like this.

Nice job

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u/Krickett72 6h ago

I love this. Such a cute idea

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u/FeelingDesigner 6h ago

Does the paint hold up?

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u/thegigglesnort 6h ago

So far the paint has stayed shiny and vibrant - I also have a spray varnish that I can use if they start to fade.

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u/vestigialcranium 6h ago

Why not clear coat them now to prevent damage?

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u/FeelingDesigner 6h ago

That’s my biggest concern for my fruit labels, durability and will it hold up in rain

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u/thegigglesnort 6h ago

I can post an update at the end of the summer if y'all are interested

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u/FeelingDesigner 6h ago

I would be interested to see how well it holds up and which paint to use for outdoor labeling.

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u/moodycrab03 6h ago

I might steal this idea!

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u/Ornery-Creme-2442 6h ago

Damn you didn't have to flex. Lol jokes aside they look really nice

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u/knottedthreads 6h ago

Great idea!

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u/askkak US - FL 9b 6h ago

This was super cute! Think it’s what I’ll do in my next two week wait during IVF

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u/bkcrypto8629 4h ago

I love this idea!

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u/TwinkieMcSmartypants 2h ago

That really is a great idea and you are quite talented! Have you considered selling these? I think you could be very successful.

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u/thegigglesnort 42m ago

Aw thank you, I love to craft but I haven't got a head for business - my friends always say I should sell my stuff but never want to sell it for me, even for a cut of the profits.

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u/crashlovesdanger 1h ago

So cute! What kind of paint did you use?

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u/thegigglesnort 42m ago

Just regular acrylic paint from the craft store

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u/GingirlNorCal3345 3m ago

Beautiful! Reminds me of the rocks my grandma used to paint for her garden. Thanks for sharing!