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Make Patio Stepping Stones by Vicky Smith
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One way to personalize your patio is to make your own stepping stones. The beauty of these stones is that you can add a personal touch to each one of them to remind you of special events or people. Making the paving stone is simple and is a weekend project that you can enjoy alone, with the kids or with friends. Not only do stepping stones make a wonderful addition to your own patio, you can make them as gifts for others. Instructions as follows: Firstly, lay out newspaper to cover the area in which you will be working. This is a craft that is best suited for outdoors, the garage or the basement, but if the only space you have to use is your kitchen table, you will do fine as long as you take the time to prevent any damage from stray concrete. Secondly, select a mold for your stepping stone. Molds can be purchased from craft or home improvement stores, or you can use something in your house, like a cardboard box or a cake pan. If you use a porous material, such as cardboard, line it with plastic wrap so that the moisture does not leave the concrete and absorb into the box. Thirdly, put on plastic gloves and mix your concrete, being careful to follow your package directions. If you are only making one mold, do not make extra concrete. If you wish to use all of your concrete at once, make several stones. Fourthly, pour the concrete into your mold, or molds. Make the depth of the concrete at least 2 inches thick, as this will make a sturdier stepping stone. Do not make it more than 3 inches thick, as it will take too long to set. Fifthly, allow the mix to set for at least 30 minutes before you begin decorating. When it starts to set, you can get creative. Decorate the top of the concrete with marbles or stones, use broken glass to form a mosaic design or have children put their hand prints or foot prints in the stones and write the date with your finger or a craft stick. Sixthly, allow the concrete stone to set for another 24 hours before removing it from the mold. After it is out of the mold, set it outdoors to air dry for 10 to 12 hours before placing it in its final location. Tips & Warnings There is no limit to how creative you can get when decorating your stone. Anything can be added to the concrete to make it personal. If you decide to paint the stone, do not attempt until it is completely dry. After painting, spray with a clear-coat finish. The above drying and set times are approximate. You must be sure to read the directions on your package of concrete mix, as the drying times will vary depending upon the grade of the mix. Not waiting long enough, or waiting too long, before decorating can affect the outcome of your stone. In short, as an excellent business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we are the world leading portal website in stone industry. It mainly provides professional services of Internet application such as B to B E-commerce and network marketing for stone manufacturers and traders all over the world. If you want to consult us freely, you can also see artificial stone machinery or become an honest follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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