What can I use as a stepping stone mold?

What can I use as a stepping stone mold?

Metal cake or pie pans, coated with cooking spray or oil, or lined with plastic wrap, can be perfect molds for shaping concrete into stepping stones. Some users report that sprinkling sand on the bottom of the pans before pouring concrete helps the dried stone pop out of the mold.

What is the best cement for Stepping Stones?

Gravel-mix concrete is a good choice where you want a rough, pebbly surface to your stepping stones. It is an inexpensive material to use for stepping stones.

Should I seal a stepping stone?

Sealing the surface of your stepping stones is the best way to protect them from the outside elements, as well as wear and tear from walking on them. Choose a sealant that is waterproof and dries to a clear finish. For the best results, brush on multiple coats of the sealant and wait the recommended time between coats.

What kind of cement should I use for Stepping Stones?

Gravel-mix concretes will give you a pebbly surface that may be fine in some applications, but will make it hard to embed pieces of decorative glass or to make imprints. A good general-purpose sand-mix concrete is probably the best choice. An 80-pound bag should be enough to cast 5 to 6 stones, depending on their size.

How do you make a mosaic stepping stone indirect method?

There are two ways to create a stepping stone; using the direct method and the indirect method. In the indirect method, you will place mosaic pieces at the bottom of the mold and pour cement over it while the direct method you mosaic right on top of the stone.

Can you use grout for Stepping Stones?

Grout helps anchor the mosaic tiles to the paver while creating a smoother surface. Display your stepping stones as garden art or use them to create a decorative and useful path in the landscape.