Gypsystones and Other Found Art Ideas

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By Moonmaiden


Spreading the Joy of Art

With all the art cuts in schools, it's a wonder children get exposed to art at all. I wanted an inexpensive way to spread art throughout the land that would cost little to produce, yet have a charm all it's own. I had painted rocks since early in my life and they are virtually free depending on where you get them. I bought a bag of suitable rocks at the home improvement store down the street. At least 1/3 of the bag was useable and the rest I saved for the garden.

These are all painted with acrylic paint. Then when I take trips, I leave them laying here and there for folks to find. There is a website on the back in case people want to tell me where and how they found one. I haven't gotten any finds yet, but hope springs eternal.

For more about found art and how you can participate, see the FoundArt.org link below.

Gypsystones I already gave away


What kind of art can you part with?

You can give away any type of found art you'd care to part with. Some people make things out of wood. Some give away small paintings. Others make friendship bracelets or macrame' necklaces or knit bookmarks. You can do it any way you choose. If you are going to leave it out in the weather you'll have to figure out some type of plastic sleeve or box to put it in. Usually, if you put it in an obvious place it gets adopted pretty fast though.

My first Gypsystones

Raw materials.

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Madame Sosostris  says:
2 years ago

What a creative and and O so delightful idea! You are indeed a rare and precious creature bent on making the world a more joyful and bountiful place. I hope someday to find one of your stones; it is sure to bring me good fortune in spades!

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Moonmaiden  says:
2 years ago

I'm going to make calling cards that say "Rare and Precious Creature." :)

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Madame Sosostris  says:
2 years ago

Oi! I think you should!

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