How To Make Concrete Stepping Stones Using Moulds

 Concrete stepping stones can add a quiet elegance to gardens and paths around the home. Making them is fairly easy. One of the best features of creating your own concrete stepping stones is that you can make shapes and colors that are not standardized by commercial use.

How To Make Concrete Stepping Stones Using Moulds:

The art of making concrete stepping stones is a basic three part process.

Step 1:

Coat the mould with a release agent. Using vegetable oil is an environmental friendly substitute for the old machine oil release agents and it works just as well.

Step 2:

Mix up a batch of ready-mix concrete and pour the finished mixture into the moulds.

Step 3:

Let the filled moulds sit overnight before removing the finished casting from the mould.

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Advantages of Making Your Own Concrete Stepping Stones:

• They are made on site which means they are available when you are ready to use them.
• They are cost effective in that the cost of the supplies is far cheaper than the cost to buy commercialized items.
• You have complete creativity to design stones that suit your purpose.
• You can make the product ahead of time or as you need them.

Concrete is a beautifully versatile material that grows stronger with time. This is a durable material that requires very little maintenance. Concrete that is properly mixed and poured can last hundreds of years. One of the best features of using concrete is that it takes and holds colour really well. If you are interested in adding colour to the concrete you can either use dry coloured powder or a liquid colouring dyes.

Follow these steps to change the colour of the concrete:

• If using dry colour powder, add the powder to the dry concrete mix and then add water and mix until ready.
• If using a liquid colour agent add the liquid to the water before mixing the concrete. This will ensure that the colour is even.
• To make stepping stones look like natural stone is achieved by adding a base colour while mixing the concrete.
• To add subtle shading, dust the mould with dry colour powder before pouring the concrete into the mould.

Making your own concrete stepping stone is an easy process. This is not a project that requires the master skill set of an artisan or tradesman.

The last item on your to-do list is to select a stepping stone mould that meets your needs. In no time you will be enjoying the aesthetic value that a stone path can add to a garden or yard. This is also an opportunity that can stimulate a side income. Many people who notice the unique stepping stones and pavers develop an interest in obtaining unique pieces. Interested people make great customers.

The do-it-yourself demand for unique pavers and stepping stones has grown enormously over recent years.. We enjoy working with local and small business and our products enable local entrepreneurs to develop small local home based stepping stone facilities.

Whether this is a small project for you or a new business you will find that customized stepping stone moulds can help you add value and beauty to your home.

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Stan Alderson is a chemist with over 25 years of practical mould making and casting experience. He has a particular interest in assisting new business entrepreneurs.