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How to make stepping stones out of concrete

Concrete on May 2nd, 2011 No Comments

Have you been researching a technique to make your own stepping stones for your garden or landscape project? There are quite a few examples out there, some of them might seem to be very easy, but do they have the desired result you are looking for? Real looking stone from concrete. We are professional landscapers, [...]

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What is Fake Rock?

Concrete on July 6th, 2010 1 Comment

Also called Artificial Rock or Faux Rock is something that people often look for to use in gardens, sometimes to conceal irrigation or to use as stepping stones or water features. At rockmolds.com we make fake rock walkways, artificial rock walls, rock driveways and rock edging etc. However we do not use composite material or [...]

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How to make stepping stones from concrete

Concrete on May 7th, 2009 No Comments

(1) Mix concrete with desired color pigment. Make 3-4” thick pancake. Trowel into the rough finish form of the stone. (2) Let concrete sit until firm enough to take impression from stamp. Final trowel to smooth surface and sides. (3) Apply a concrete releasing agent over the carved concrete. Lightly dust the entire surface with [...]

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