Button Stepping Stones

Button Stepping Stones

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/button-stepping-stones • Posted by Mark Montano

Make these quick set cement button stepping stones to add whimsey to your garden.

You will need

Ultra matte Varnish Paintbrushes Non stick cooking Spray 1 Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint Quick set Cement Small Plastic lids Large Plastic lids

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Description

Make these quick set cement button stepping stones to add whimsey to your garden.

Instructions

1. 

   Pick your lid (or flat bottom bowl) for your button mold With a craft knife, score the inside of the small lids and the area where they will be glued on the lid Scoring (scratching) your surface will help the glue stick better

2. 

   Fill the caps to the rim with hot glue and glue them in place on the lid After the glue has dried, spray the mold with non-stick cooking spray

3. 

   Mix enough rapid-set cement to fill your mold. Follow the instructions on the box Fill the mold and allow to cure. Rapid set cement sets in about 20 minutes!

4. See the video tutorial here:

5. 

   Remove your cement button Paint with Americana Decor Chalky Finish in a color you like Add dimension with Crème Wax Varnish the stone with Americana Decor Ultra Matte Varnish