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Miscellaneous Supplies for Stepping Stones

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Miscellaneous Supplies for Stepping Stones

Miscellaneous Supplies for Stepping Stones

Sherri Osborn
Of course, you will need a few other supplies to help you make your stepping stones; some of these are optional and some are a must!

  • Protective Wear - It cannot be said enough to protect your hands, eyes, and other exposed skin when working with concrete! Concrete can leave burns just like fire!

  • Newspaper - Lay plenty out on your work surface! You can also use plastic sheeting, wax paper, or an old plastic tablecloth or shower curtain!

  • Something to Mix the Concrete In - I used an old ice cream bucket and it was perfect. You can also use a 5-gallon bucket, a wheelbarrow, or any other old, large container.

  • Old Serving Spoon - Great for mixing up your concrete and also for scooping the concrete into your mold.

  • Old Measuring Cup - It is needed to measure out your concrete and water.

  • Old Screen or Hardware Cloth - Cut a piece about 1 inch smaller than your mold and use it in the center of your stepping stone to make it stronger.

  • Damp Rag - Keep one nearby just because you never know when you will need it

  • Concrete Dye - Available for both the quick setting concrete and the special stepping stone concrete.

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