Stepping Stone Mix Instructions
Package contains 8 pounds.
Stepping stone mix instructions. Instead whip up as many stones as you like using quikrete and water. If you re just making a few small stepping stones you ll find stepping stone concrete at your craft store. While premade stepping stone cement mix is an option for making your own stepping stones it s not the most cost effective. Grab your mold of choice with colorants decorations tools and follow the instructions for a striking project.
Prepare concrete according to the instructions on the package then pour around 2 inches into the mold. Once stone has hardened invert the mold and gently push on the back of the mold to release the stone. Elevate the stone on pencils or dowels to maximize air. You can let your stone dry undis turbed for a couple days.
Note that both methods require that you mix up a powdered concrete product because you cannot use glue to attach tile to an outdoor or wet mosaic. Play around with the tiles and. The 2 pounds of lightweight concrete mix included in this kit will make one 8 stepping stone. This material creates one stepping stone or two eight inch stones.
To plant into the ground place the stone where you want it and sprinkle flour along the border to mark the location. Dig a hole 3 4 deep and fill it with 2 of sand. It s easy fast and fun to create your own stepping stones from a couple of containers and a bag of quick mix concrete. Stepping stones are good for transitional spaces in the garden and for areas that get muddy.
They can simply be placed on or planted into the ground for a snug fit. Create beautiful stepping stones and other mosaic projects with stepping stone mix. Place the plastic sheet over your work area. Mixing instructions for stepping stones.
Mix some of the diamondcrete reserved for grouting to a very thick paste and fill any small air holes left in the surface of the stone. Really make the pavers something special by casting leaves stones shells and more into the surface. If you re creating a set of stones for a large garden your best bet is to go to your local home supply shop for a 4 or 8 pound bag of quick setting concrete.