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Homemade Stepping Stones

August 30, 2006
Mosaic stepping stones.

I save and collect broken glass and other little findings. Then I put 2 inches of cement in the bottom of a 5 or 3 gallon bucket then I press the pieces of glass and things on top. I will be making these for Christmas gifts this year.

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I am going to New Orleans next month to help rebuild. I plan to bring home or mail myself as many shards as I can. I will make memory stepping stones out of them and maybe even a wall plaque.

My tip is, if you break something, don't throw it out! Recycle it!

By April from Buffalo, NY

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June 12, 2007

This project is easier than it sounds. Do it outside, because it gets messy! Mix cement with water according to directions on bag. Pour in tins. Let it sit until it is firm enough to hold a print. Place child's foot in center of tin and smoosh :)

 
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June 27, 2007

I am making stepping stones with each family member's hand (or paw) prints and name! We are including all friends and family who visit and will be making one of my bf's mother who is 70!

Stepping stone with David's name.

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April 3, 2008

I didn't want to worry about my lawnmower hitting the stones, so I came up with a plan that worked perfectly! And all you need is cement or concrete, water and a shovel.

 
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August 12, 2009

I save the plastic tops to store bought cakes; both the round ones and rectangular ones. They make great reusable molds for making paving stones.

 
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October 15, 2009

Here is a stepping stone I designed and made last spring. Seems that stepping stones are perennial favorites on craft sites so thought this would be helpful.

Sheri's Garden Stone

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July 1, 2010

No need to buy a 'stepping stone form' to create your garden stones; just dig a hole 4 inches deep in the desired shape wherever you want the stone and fill with quick mix concrete. Be careful not to breathe in any concrete dust!

 
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July 1, 2010

What can I make stepping stones for my yard out of besides concrete? I have been thinking about using roofing shingles.

 
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July 12, 2010

Homemade cement, rock, and I added my own design!

decorated stepping stone

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July 12, 2010

I can buy stepping stones from my local garden store but not only are they expensive, but they are either boring or don't have the designs that I want.

 
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April 12, 2013

This is a page about making hypertufa stepping stones. Hypertufa can be prepared and molded into a variety of garden enhancements, including stepping stones.

Making Hypertufa Stepping Stones

April 30, 2013

I have 40 years worth of chipped and cracked mugs (you know the ones you save from kids, grandkids, sisters, and husband's parents and so on). I was thinking of breaking them up for stepping stones and was wondering if anyone has tried this?

By Wendy A

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September 27, 20153 found this helpful

I like to use broken colored ceramic dishes. I place my design on top as soon it's like pudding so they wont sink. Just be sure to take care of any sharp corners. Push 'em in flush. Oh, I used a plastic tray my hamburg game in.

 
 
November 17, 20230 found this helpful

no,its not clear how these stepping stones are made.explanations too brief

 
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August 11, 2013

We were not able to embellish with our lettering, marbles, etc. I have 2 sad little girls and one frustrated grandma. I followed the concrete quick set directions and worked fast, but not fast enough.


We will paint it next week using acrylic paints. What should it be covered with to preserve it?

By Evelyn

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August 7, 20171 found this helpful

Rustolium clear coat UV protectant

 
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March 5, 2015

I got some stepping stones the other day for a little over a dollar a piece. I wanted to "jazz" them up a bit.

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So, I put my kids' feet to work and made these little bugs and flowers, using Patio Paint.

A collection of footprint painted stepping stones.

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