Creating Homemade Concrete Stepping Stones Yourself
In a fun and creative twist, you can now create large square DIY stepping stones using a pizza box and a garbage bag. This easy and cost-effective project is perfect for parents, grandparents, and even as a thoughtful gift.
To start, prepare the mold by reinforcing a clean pizza box with tape and lining the inside with a garbage bag. This will act as a non-stick layer for removing the hardened stone.
Next, prepare a batch of concrete or cement mix according to the package instructions. For stepping stones, a mix of cement, sand, and water is typical. Pour the wet concrete mix into the lined pizza box, spreading it evenly. Tap the sides gently to remove air bubbles and smooth the surface with a trowel or flat tool.
Let the concrete set for at least 24–48 hours in a cool, shaded area. After curing, carefully remove the stepping stone by lifting the plastic from the box.
Decorating the stepping stones can be done with various materials such as shells, rocks, marbles, vase filler gems, tiles, broken pottery, small plastic toys, dice, coins, leaf prints, concrete letter stamps, and more. If desired, press objects onto the surface before the concrete sets, or paint it afterward.
The project should be done outside, near a water hose, and it is recommended to use a tarp for easy clean up. Clean up is easier when the concrete is still wet, and tools and the bucket can be rinsed off with a water hose.
This method uses the pizza box as an inexpensive square mold, and the garbage bag ensures the cement does not stick to the cardboard, allowing easy removal of large square stepping stones. While the search results do not directly describe this exact technique, the use of simple molds like pizza boxes and plastic liners is a common DIY approach for casting shapes in concrete or similar materials.
In addition to the pizza box and garbage bag, other supplies needed for this project include a 5 gallon bucket (or wheelbarrow), shovel (or something to stir concrete), quick dry concrete, chicken wire, wire cutters, trowel, tin foil pie pans, embellishments (Rocks, shells, marbles), tarp, non stick cooking spray, and a small hand shovel.
So, gather your materials and get ready to create some unique and personalised stepping stones for your garden. Happy crafting!
[1] https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Concrete-Molds [5] https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Concrete-Molds/
- After creating the DIY square stepping stones, you could embellish them with various home-and-garden decorations such as rocks, shells, and marbles to align with your lifestyle and garden's theme.
- By using a pizza box and a garbage bag to create unique, large square DIY stepping stones, you're not only revamping your home-and-garden lifestyle, but also embracing a fun and creative twist on traditional garden décor.
