How to Make Mosaic Stepping Stones

Last Updated: January 27, 2020 References

Mosaic stepping stones are a beautiful addition to a lawn or garden and can be used to personalize your landscape. It is possible to make mosaic stepping stones by carefully following a few instructions.

Steps

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Purchase a bag of premixed concrete at a gardening or hardware store.
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Buy glass tiles or cut your own glass for your mosaic pattern.^{[1]
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- Make a form by cutting a 5-gallon (18.9 liter) bucket to the desired size or by using a plastic dishpan.
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Rub the form with a lubricating oil or use a nonstick spray to ensure that the hardened concrete can be easily removed.
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Draw or make a copy of the mosaic pattern on a transparent sheet of paper. Do not use a pattern with curves, as this will distort the final image.
- Lay your pattern face down onto a wooden board.
- Trace the pattern onto the back of the paper.
- Put 1 piece of contact paper (sticky side up) atop your pattern.
- Tape the paper's corners to the board to ensure it remains flat when applying your mosaic tiles.
- Place your mosaic tiles onto the pattern outline, leaving a small space between each grout piece.
- Cut the edges of the design with a utility knife and place it into your mold.^{[2]
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Mix the premixed concrete per instructions to an amount that fills the container,^{[3]
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Fill the mold with the wet concrete.^{[4]
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- Loosen trapped bubbles by gently swirling the mold.
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Even out the concrete using a paint stick or other scrap wood.
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Let the mold set inside, away from direct sunlight for 2 to 3 days. This will ensure that it doesn't crack when it's removed.
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Turn the stepping stone mold over above a thick towel and tap the base so the stepping stone comes out.
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Make a couple more stepping stones and place it on your garden,

Community Q&A

Question

How do I finish my stepping stone if it is rough?

Community Answer

Use something metal, like the edge of an old screwdriver, and rub at any rough edges of your stone. Don't use the tip, as this may damage or crack your stone. If the glass edges are sharp, use a piece of sandpaper and very carefully rub the edges that are sharp. Be very careful during this process - if your stone has not cured, this could damage it. Look up articles on curing concrete for the strongest stone.

Warnings

Wear protective goggles and gloves before beginning to make the stepping stones.

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Immediately wash your skin with warm water if it comes into contact with cement.

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