How to Build a Fake Stage Rock

- Cardboard boxes (various sizes)

- Duct tape

- Paper mache (newspaper strips and flour/water mixture)

- Acrylic paint (gray and brown)

- Paintbrush

- Scissors

- Utility knife

- Sandpaper

- Spray sealant

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the cardboard boxes.

- Cut the cardboard boxes into various shapes and sizes to create the basic shape of the rock.

- Use duct tape to secure the pieces of cardboard together.

- Reinforce the structure by adding additional layers of cardboard and duct tape.

Step 2: Apply paper mache.

- Prepare the paper mache by mixing flour and water to create a paste.

- Tear the newspaper strips into small pieces.

- Dip the newspaper strips into the paper mache paste and apply them to the cardboard structure.

- Cover the entire rock with several layers of paper mache, allowing each layer to dry completely before adding the next.

Step 3: Sand the rock.

- Once the paper mache is dry, use sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges or bumps on the rock.

Step 4: Paint the rock.

- Use acrylic paint to paint the rock gray.

- Allow the gray paint to dry completely.

- Use a dry brush technique to add brown highlights to the rock, creating a more realistic texture.

Step 5: Apply spray sealant.

- Spray the rock with a clear sealant to protect the paint and give it a glossy finish.

Step 6: Add finishing touches.

- Use additional materials such as moss, lichen, or artificial plants to add more details to the rock and make it look even more realistic.

Your fake stage rock is now complete and ready to be used as a prop or decoration for your next event.