I have been obsessed with concrete this week. I know it has been done before, but I have never used it. You can make stepping stones, signs, planters, all kinds of yard art. A sixty pound bag of concrete cost me $2.88, you can't beat that and look what all I have made out of 1 bag.
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| I just found plastic containers at the thrift store to use as molds.
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| Here is the round one, I think I will paint this one, it turned out so smooth. |
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| This is the egg, the bunny I wish I had made. |
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| This also turned out smooth. |
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| These stepping stones I will take out of the molds tomorrow, I used cheap cake pans. |
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| A little succulent lives is this planter. |
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| This is made out of a jello mold. |
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| I love the way the fish turned out, even though he lost his lower lip, I was impatient and took him out before time. |
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| This mushroom I will paint after I tear the baby bottle away. |
These projects are a little messy and the only time consuming part is the waiting 2 days to take the molds away, just do not be impatient like me. I think these are a cheap, decorative idea for the garden.
I will show you guys how they all turn out after I paint them. I am glad I have some patio paint left over!
Wishing everyone a great week end!
Looks like fun! Great projects
ReplyDeleteNice job!! I've always wondered about making my own concrete stuff but figured I'd get the mix wrong & it would fail. You did great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting & leaving such a sweet comment.
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This was my first try, it's not hard at all, a little heavy, you should try.
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ReplyDeleteIt has been awhile since I came for a visit and here I find you playing the cement! I have done this too and although it's heavy work, it's fun work. You can find chipped china too and inlay it deep into stepping stones and it's so charming for a garden. My friend made me two of the mushrooms for my yard (Gnomeland) and I treasure them. Thanks for the inspiration. Come visit me sometime, would love to blog with you!
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I have some pretty plate that I'm going to try!
DeleteHmmmm... wonder if you could make minis with concrete? Might have to try that! :D
ReplyDeleteLove the things you made. Very creative!
I very sure you can, I have a little craw fish mold that I'm going to try, just spray the mold really well with Pam cooking spray.
DeleteThis is so fun! I have been thinking of making my own stepping stones this summer. Now I know I have to! LOL Thank you for sharing at TTF and have a wonderful week!
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