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Casting Stone Steps

Create one-of-a-kind concrete pavers that express your personality.

From Garden, Deck and Landscape Magazine

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Getting Started

The first step is to design and create a mold. Then you can make as many matching stepping-stones as you like.


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Make your own stepping-stones --
like the blue squares shown here.
What You Need:
  • Oil-based modeling clay
  • Sharp knife
  • Plywood work board
  • Pencil and paper
  • Mold latex (available at art supply stores)
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Pot for boiling water
  • 4-6 feet of 1x3 pine boards
  • Wood screws
  • Masonite board
  • Concrete mix
  • Latex paint (if color is desired)
  • Brick fragment (for sanding edges)

Continued on page 2:  Make the Mold

 

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