How to Make GLASS CONCRETE Stepping Stone Pavers
Odell Complete Concrete・10 minutes read
Creating DIY decorative stepping stones involves making a formwork, mixing bagged concrete, adding broken glass pieces, and ensuring proper placement for a durable finish. Different design options using various materials like rock or glass can offer both aesthetic appeal and practical slip resistance.
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- Using bagged concrete mix from a local hardware store is recommended for making DIY concrete glass stepping stones due to its accessibility and ease of use, especially if a pump isn't available for mixing.
- Adjusting the level of the concrete when embedding glass pieces is crucial to avoid displacement, ensuring a smooth and durable finish for the custom decorative stepping stones.
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Recent questions
How do you make custom decorative stepping stones?
By using DIY concrete glass stepping stones, building formwork, mixing concrete, adding broken glass pieces, adjusting level, considering design options, and waiting for concrete to set.
What materials are needed for making decorative stepping stones?
18-inch square frames, bagged concrete mix, broken glass pieces, rock, and sealing materials.
Where can broken glass pieces be obtained for stepping stones?
Glass shops or recycling centers.
How should one adjust the level when seeding glass into concrete?
Adjust the level accordingly to compensate for any displacement caused by seeding glass into the concrete.
What is crucial for a durable finish on decorative stepping stones?
Waiting for the concrete to set before rinsing, sealing, and maintaining the stepping stones.
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DIY Decorative Stepping Stones with Glass
- Making custom decorative stepping stones involves DIY concrete glass stepping stones.
- Formwork for the stepping stones is built using 18-inch square frames made of one by twos.
- Bagged concrete mix from a local hardware store is recommended for mixing by hand if a pump isn't available.
- Decorative touches can be added using broken glass pieces, which can be obtained from glass shops or recycling centers.
- Seeding the glass into the concrete may displace material, so adjust the level accordingly.
- Different design options include using rock, glass, or other materials, with considerations for traction and slip resistance.
- After pouring the concrete and embedding the glass, waiting for it to set before rinsing, sealing, and maintaining the stepping stones is crucial for a durable finish.
