How to Make a Stepping Stone With Cement

You can make a garden full of stepping stones or just one with concrete mix and materials you probably have on hand at home. Keep them simple or let your creativity flow and turn them into decorative works of art with marbles, shells, or beads. This is a project the kids can do with a little help from Mom or Dad. Decorate your own garden or walkway with stepping stones or make one to give as a gift.

Newspaper or plastic sheeting
Petroleum jelly
2 inch deep aluminum cake pan
Concrete mix
Large spoon
Shells, beads, or marbles

Instructions

- 1
  Cover your work surface with newspaper or plastic sheeting.
- 2
  Use petroleum jelly to generously coat a stepping stone mold. An 2-inch deep aluminum cake pan can be used as a mold.
- 3
  Prepare the concrete by following the manufacturer's directions on the bag of concrete mix.
- 4
  Pour the prepared concrete into the mold 3/4 full. Smooth it flat with a large spoon and tap the outside edges of the mold to help release any air bubbles. Allow the cement time to set up--45 to 60 minutes--before embellishing or making hand/foot prints.
- 5
  Decorate your stepping stone with shells, beads, or marbles, or make a hand/foot print by firmly pressing a hand or foot into the cement. Set decorative items deep enough to prevent them from dislodging. If you make a mistake, smooth out the cement, tap the sides and decorate again.
- 6
  Let your stepping stone sit for 3 days without being disturbed. Carefully remove it from the mold by turning it upside down and catching it in your lap or hand. Wait about 1 week before placing your stepping stone outside.

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