How To Make Colored Concrete Stepping Stones

Go to local store and purchase concrete mix.

How to make colored concrete stepping stones. This friction will make the concrete fluid again. Concrete doesn t have to look like a sidewalk it s actually one of the most versatile building materials. Once you ve selected concrete and have an idea of what you want your cement stepping stones to look like you might think it s smooth sailing from there but concrete can be tricky to work with. How to stamp and color concrete steppers.

The first few handfuls of concrete in the mold are the most important. When the concrete is set remove form and you have a great stepping stone. Walkway molds allow you to achieve the shape of paver stones with more affordable concrete. Take your time to fill the bottom of the mold completely because that will be the top surface of the finished stepping stone.

It will make filling the mold easier and help minimize air bubbles. How to pour a concrete walkway. It looks great on front steps and is fun to make. The easiest way to make colorful stepping stones was taught to me by concrete artist terri ryan who make many many indoor and outdoor ornaments from concrete.

How to make colored concrete walkway stone paths. Stepping stones are necessary for being able to move throughout the garden without disrupting the soil but they also create focal points and structure and add a little bit of personality. Without a mold she simply adds a thin layer of concrete to the top of a purchased round stepping stone and stamps a circle or two into the concrete before it sets. A stepping stone is a very pretty decoration made of concrete.

Cement color liquids and powders change the color of. It takes four days to cure the wet concrete in the mold. Here are some tips on how to use concrete for stepping stones. They make a great diy project year round and most can be easily done on a covered craft table or in a corner of the garage.

Stepping stones in a garden can create a path walkway or patio or simply point the way on a visual trail through your garden.