Garden Stepping Stones DIY Project
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Working in the garden means navigating through flower beds to dead head and plant. Without having a place to safely set foot without trampling over all your plants, these chores become a nightmare and that's why having stepping stones is a must.
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Every time I am at the garden center, I am bound to see stepping stones that I just fall in love with. Buying a special one, for an area that might be seen by many and splurging a bit is not so bad, however when you have a large garden the cost of these stepping stones can add up quiet a bit. That's when perhaps is best to find someone who can make the for you in bulk or time to roll up your sleeves and get busy making your own stepping stones.
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The materials to make your own stepping stones are very inexpensive, for molds you can use a cake pan and broken up pottery as seen in this tutorial by Intimate Weddings or you can order re-usable molds as those sold through craft and art stores.
Material List & Directions
- Step 1: Prepare Mold. Before mixing the concrete, make sure the mold is clean and clear of dirt.
- Step 2: Mix Concrete. When mixing concrete, always wear proper safety equipment (rubber gloves and a particle mask)
- Step 3: Place your design on the bottom of the mold. See below for ideas*.
- Step 3: Fill Mold with concrete mixture as described my manufacturer. Follow the ratio of water to concrete to make sure that the concrete won't crack.
- Step 4: Cure + De-Mold.
* Ideas for Stepping Stones Embellishment
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I personally love the idea of using natural elements such as leaves, pebbles or even sea shells. How wonderful are these oversized stepping stones?!