DIY Garden Stepping Stones Using Recycled Party Trays
Transform recycled party trays into beautiful garden stepping stones with this easy DIY project!
Supplies:
Instructions:
Preparing the party trays for pouring
- Oil the bottom and sides of each party tray. I didn't need to go into all the nooks and crannies.
- While wearing long gloves and eye protection, pour some powdered concrete mix into a 5 gallon bucket.
- Add some water, then mix with a small garden shovel until you get a smooth porridge consistency. I found mixing small batches at a time easier to manage. And remember to rinse your tools frequently.
- Set the party trays on cardboard for extra protection. Pour concrete into each tray until it's at least 2-3" thick. I started filling the trays with a shovel, but as the bucket lightened up, I poured the concrete direct from the bucket.
- Lift the trays while filling, then drop them so the concrete gets into all the groves of the tray shapes.
- End with a smooth trowel across the top, then allow to dry overnight.
Removing the concrete from the trays
- With cardboard underneath, place one hand across the top of the concrete, then pull the tray away with your other hand until it pops off.
- Gently set the stone on the cardboard and allow to cure for a day or so to be on the safe side.
To position the garden stepping stones
- Level the soil, then position a stone where desired. Twist it abit to embed it into the soil.
- Place a construction level across the top, then continue to add more soil underneath until the stone sits level.
- Protect the concrete with a topcoat if desired. However I loved mine as-is!
Notes
Read the full tutorial on Funky Junk Interiors at:
https://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/garden-stepping-stones/
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