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Years ago, I wanted to do something special to commemorate the first day of school for each of our boys. It’s interesting to compare the two DIY concrete stepping stones side-by-side. I obviously refined my technique, as you will see further on down. We liked creating the stepping stones for garden use so much that we made some for both sets of gra...
Making cheap stepping stones for your garden is possible with a few simple and affordable materials. As you will see in the materials list below, DIY garden stepping stones can be inexpensive to make when you know which supplies to use. The good news is, most of the supplies for this stepping stones DIY project can be used over and over. Hooray for...
Some type of a mold(read on for the list of possibilities) Concrete mix Water Petroleum jelly, vegetable oil, or cooking spray (to release the dried stone from the form) Some type of smoothing tool Letter stamps(optional) Embellishments (optional) Concrete sealer(optional, but recommended if you are going to have the stones out in the weather)
What can I use as a homemade stepping stone mold? There are many materials that lend themselves well to making DIY garden stepping stones for an easy stepping stone DIY project. Many of them you can probably find around your home. You might be surprised at the variety of materials you can use.
If you don’t have anything at home you want to use as a stepping stone mold, you can get inexpensive, pre-made plastic molds. The basic round and squaremolds are very reasonably priced. They are flexible enough to unmold the dried concrete easily and durable enough to be used over and over.
The best material for DIY stepping stones depends on several factors, such as the look you want to achieve, the climate in your area, and the amount of foot traffic the outdoor stepping stones on your garden path will receive. Here are some of the most popular materials for DIY garden stepping stones: Concrete: Concrete is a versatile and durable m...
Although special stepping stone concrete mixmay be purchased, if you plan on making multiple stepping stones, the sand-based concrete mix at your local hardware store is a much better buy. For about half the price of the stepping stone concrete mix, you can get a bag that is about 10 times the size. It is definitely cheaper to buy a bag of Quickret...
When I first started making stepping stones, I tried to write in the concrete with a wooden popsicle stick. It didn’t turn out very well. I was so disappointed! Later, I discovered letter and number concrete stamps. What a game-changer! These are double-sided, with a raised letter or number on each side. That way, when you are pressing the stamp in...
Part of the fun of making DIY garden stepping stones is that you can decorate them. Small, round glass stones make colorful additions. Seashells, if they are embedded deeply enough (so they don’t break when the stone is stepped on) also make great decorations. As mentioned above, a mosaic may be made from pieces of broken dishes. Just be sure to em...
Here’s how to make a stepping stone from start to finish: Step 1.Prepare your mold by coating it with petroleum jelly, vegetable oil, or cooking spray. You can also line the inside of the mold with plastic wrap if you wish. Sometimes there are wrinkles though, so plastic wrap is not my first choice. Step 2. Add water to your mix slowly until it is ...
