How To Make Decorative Stepping Stones Out Of Concrete

Prepare concrete according to the instructions on the package then pour around 2 inches into the mold.

How to make decorative stepping stones out of concrete.

Round stone mosaic stepping stones. So called stepping stone concrete is probably not worth the high price and there is really no reason to opt for any special concrete formulas such as crack resistant or high strength formulas when casting stepping stones. To make stepping stones choose a mold like a cake pan or a plastic tub then coat the mold with petroleum jelly or cooking oil to make removing the stone easier. 5 gallon bucket trowel utility knife.

How big should the stepping stones be. These round stepping stones can be made with any mosaic pattern you can think of. Diy concrete stepping stones. In diameter and 1 5 to 2 5 inches deep.

Use the handle end of the trowel to tap the side of the bucket to get rid of any air bubbles that. How to create concrete stepping stones. Most stepping stones are 10 inches. Fill form with leftover concrete and use a trowel to smooth out the form.

Follow the links for detailed instruction how to make each type of cement stepping stone. Cement and high sand concrete has a finer texture that is more like grout or mortar so it will provide a better surface for embedding tiles or. Now on to the projects. It s all up to you and how you like.

It is the effort you put in not the cost of the concrete that will make your stepping stones special. But some decorative stones can be as large as 18 to 24 inches. Leftover concrete from other projects can be used for stepping stones in the garden.