Crafting Stained Glass Mosaic Stepping Stones for Your Home and Garden

Making your own stepping stones is actually pretty simple, a little messy and a lot of fun. This is a wonderful family business out of the warm season the day. Hand-crafting a personalized print and / or mark a stepping stone for each child, parent, and even pets, not only will add charm to your garden path, but also become a respected uspomene.Djeca will enjoy comparing their arms and legs to their parents as they grow and parents cherish memories of little prints "will be held from childhood for many years to come.

the easiest way to craft the stepping stones that they used a method called "Stone Topper". If you've never made ​​a mosaic stepping stone or are looking for a quick and inexpensive way of crafting a number of stones, this method is not perfect. No mold, no expensive kits, a little mess, and you probably have most of the necessary materials on hand!

For every stone you will need:

1.12 "from ordinary cement stepping stone. Any shape will do.
2nd Five kilograms of cement mortar mix, it can be purchased at most home improvement stores.
3rd Fragments of stained glass, glass nuggets and / or marble.
4.Rola strong and sturdy duct tape, enough to wrap around the edge of the stone.
5th Water.
6.Plastičnu bucket or large plastic bowl.
7th Measuring cup for liquids.
8.Vrt old trowel or large spoon.
9th Dust mask, safety goggles, and latex gloves.
10.Površina at work covered with paper or plastic.
11th Paper towels and garbage bag for clean-up.

to:

° soak the stone in water until thoroughly wet.
· Wrap the top of the stone with a duct tape form 1 ½ "deep bed into which you pour your cement mortar.
· Mix the cement manufacturer's guidelines.
· Pour the cement in duct tape leveling mortar bed evenly throughout.
• Press your hands or feet in wet cement.
· Decorate with glass and let dry 5-7 days before putting out.

garden stone can easily be in the afternoon, and after several days of drying will be ready for installation in your yard or they can become the perfect gifts for Grandparents enjoy the outdoors.

stained glass mosaic stepping stones are one of the easiest crafts to learn. It does not require much knowledge of art or technique to make simple beautiful piece. If you like the look of stained glass and fun putting together a jigsaw puzzle you will love crafting and garden stones.