Kindness rocks are a simple yet powerful way to spread love, encouragement, and compassion to the people around us. By creating and sharing these beautiful tokens, we can brighten someone’s day or offer support when they need it most. Follow these 15 steps to make your own kindness rocks and join the movement.

1. Gather materials: art supplies and flat, smooth rocks are needed. Medium-sized river rocks or garden stones work best.

2. Clean the rocks: wash the rocks gently with soap and water, and let them dry completely.

3. Prime the surface: apply acrylic gesso on every rock you want to paint; it helps make painting smoother and more vibrant.

4. Choose your paint: acrylic paint is recommended, as it adheres well and dries fast.

5. Gather brushes in different sizes suitable for painting both larger designs and small details.

6. Set a comfortable workspace with good lighting where you can easily paint without distractions.

7. Intuition and inspiration: ask yourself which messages you’d like to pass along or search for quotes, wordings, or symbols online for inspiration.

8. Sketch designs: use a pencil to lightly draw your design or message on the rock before painting it.

9. Paint the background with a solid color or pattern that will make your design/message stand out.

10. Paint your message or design using different colors, shapes, sizes, layers, and patterns according to your creativity, but make sure they’re clear and legible.

11. Add final details: use fine-tipped brushes or paint markers to create intricate patterns or highlights in your design if necessary.

12. Allow paint to dry completely; depending on the thickness of the layer applied, drying times may vary.

13. Seal your work: apply a clear outdoor sealant over the entire rock surface to protect it from weather conditions and preserve its appearance.

14. Wait until the sealant is fully dry before using or placing the kindness rocks outdoors.

15. Share your kindness rocks by placing them in public spaces or giving them to people who need a bit of encouragement and positivity.

By following these steps, you’ll create beautiful, heartfelt tokens that can touch people’s lives. Kindness rocks serve as a simple reminder that even amid our busy lives, we can still spread kindness and compassion, one small token at a time.