How to Make Cement Lawn Decorations

Cement lawn decorations can add whimsy to your outdoor space. Instead of purchasing these lawn ornaments, you can make your own. There is a wide variety of molds on the market for hobbyists. The process of making an ornament involves selecting a mold, pouring the concrete--which is a mix of cement, water and sand or gravel--into the mold, removing the ornament from the mold and painting the details onto it.

Garden ornament mold
Mold release solvent
Concrete mix
Water
Trowel
Bucket
Paints
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Place the selected ornament mold on a work surface. Coat the inside of the mold with a mold release solvent. The solvent will allow you to easily remove the mold from the ornament once the concrete has dried.
- 2
  Combine the concrete mix with the proper amount water as directed. Mix it in a bucket with a trowel. The consistency generally should that of thick mud.
- 3
  Pour the concrete into the mold. As you fill it, tap the mold against a work surface to settle the concrete and remove any air bubbles. Allow the concrete to dry overnight in the mold.
- 4
  Carefully remove the mold from the decoration. Allow the concrete to fully cure for one to two weeks.
- 5
  Apply paint to the lawn decoration using a paintbrush and a variety of exterior paint colors. Allow the paint to dry prior to moving the ornament.

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