Lucky Pig Rock

Decorate rocks to create your very own lucky pigs. This craft is perfect for celebrating the Chinese Year of the Pig. With a splash of paint and some creative touches, these charming piggy rocks can be used as festive decorations or thoughtful gifts to bring luck and prosperity.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

30 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Lucky Pig Rock

Top Tip

If your rock is quite dark you may need to paint a few layers of pink paint to cover it. Or use a white undercoat.

How to Make

Step 1

Lucky Pig Rock

Take a rock out of the pack and cover it in a coat of pink acrylic paint. Leave to dry. Paint another layer of pink paint onto the rock and leave it to dry. Repeat again if necessary.

Step 2

Lucky Pig Rock

Take a sheet of pink self-adhesive foam and cut out a small oval shape for the pig's snout. Use a black pen to draw two nostrils onto the pink oval. Stick the pig's snout onto the front of the pink rock.

Step 3

Lucky Pig Rock

Cut out two pig ear shapes from the sheet of pink foam and stick them either side of the top of the rock. Take two small wiggle eyes and peel of the backing. Then stick them to the front of the rock to create the pig's eyes.