Wet carving
your own concrete stepping stones is easy and rewarding.
Design
and sketch out your own pattern before beginning to carve
for best results. Remember, you can achieve interesting
three-dimensional effects that add texture, relief, and
form to your design since your stepping stone form is 3
to 4 inches high (depending on the height of your form).
Think about how to add a curve to a flower petal or layered
effects from top to bottom of your design. Simple patterns,
whether abstract or realistic, are easiest for learning
carving techniques. As you gain experience and confidence,
you can do more intricate designs.
Tool & Ingredient
List
3" - 3" x
4 to 5 foot steel strip (file down any sharp edges and
corners)
Duct tape
18' x 18" or
24" x 24" plywood board
Plastic (4
mil) or Teflon to cover board
Metal flour
sifter or fine mesh screen
Two equal sized
measuring containers (one for wet, one for dry ingredients)
Wheel barrow
or large mixing tub
Gloves, high
quality lates or vinyl
Dust mask,
high quality
Goggles or
safety glasses
Carving tools:
Large
and small, sturdy serrated knife
Metal
awl, nutpick, or 16d nail
metal
teaspoon, melon baller, or other curved carving
tool
