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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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April 14, 2015

I have a Texas shaped mold. I can't seem to keep the panhandle and south Texas from breaking off. I was told to put chicken wire in my mold for stability.

By Marilyn

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October 23, 20172 found this helpful

I used chicken wire in mine. They definitely hold together better..

 
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April 29, 20180 found this helpful

I use wire hangers. Theyre free.

 
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May 14, 20181 found this helpful

I use Window screen.

 
May 30, 20190 found this helpful

the idea to use wire hangers e good but how. Could you explain a bit? Thank you.

 
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September 15, 20190 found this helpful

I would cut the wire hangers a little short of the length and width and make a grid pattern. Place some cement in the containers add the grid wires and then add the rest of the cement. You could use a bread twisty tie to tie the wires together.

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Make sure you jiggle it so the air bubbles are released. I made stepping stones 20 years ago without wire, and they are still good

 
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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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