How to: DIY Stone Finishes for Plastic Planters or any Surface

Thrift Store Finds

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There are 3 easy techniques that you can use to create a faux stone finish on different items around your home.

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Rock Paste

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After adding it to a surface, you can then accent the color with craft paint.

AFTER

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Stucco Patch & Spackle

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Brush mixture on surface and spread out, letting the brush strokes show.

When dry, rub white and dark soft wax over surface.

AFTER

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Joint Compound

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How to: DIY Stone Finishes for Plastic Planters or any Surface

Thrift Store Finds

Items BEFORE getting transformed to look like stone.

There are 3 easy techniques that you can use to create a faux stone finish on different items around your home.

Rock Paste

Rock paste is a textured paint that comes in a few natural stone colors.

After adding it to a surface, you can then accent the color with craft paint.

AFTER

Stucco Patch & Spackle

Mix stucco patch and Spackle and craft paint.

Brush mixture on surface and spread out, letting the brush strokes show.

When dry, rub white and dark soft wax over surface.

AFTER

Joint Compound

Layer on joint compound and stucco patch using a sea sponge. Let dry.

Dab on grey & taupe paint.

AFTER

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