Mosaic decorative stepping stone handicraft dish itself

Take a look at this great idea for mosaic stepping stones that you can make yourself. With a simple mold, you can quickly craft wonderful decorative mosaic stepping stones for a garden path or use them as standalone decoration. The idea can be made with a round baking pan. Read the steps below and try creating beautiful, unique round stepping stones for the garden.

Mosaic Stepping Stones to Make Yourself – Materials

To craft successful mosaic stepping stones, you will need the following materials: a round nonstick baking pan, Vaseline, adhesive film, old china plates, decorative glass stones, concrete, enameled wire, metal snips, safety glasses, rubber gloves, a face or dust mask, a hammer, buckets, a trowel and water.

Prepare the design for the mosaic stepping stones

Next, break the old china plates and cups into small pieces for the mosaic stepping stones, using a hammer. Be careful to avoid cuts.

Trace the circle

Place the round mold on the adhesive film. Draw around the pan with a pencil so the exact size is marked on the film. Cut out the circle and place it on the bottom of the pan.

Arrange the mosaic pattern

Once the adhesive film is in the pan, arrange the small decorative pieces on it in the pattern you want. Be sure to leave enough space between the pieces. This is especially important so the mosaic stepping stones finish with a clean, attractive structure.

Mix the cement

The next step is to mix the concrete according to the directions. Follow the package instructions exactly and use the bucket and gloves.

Add a stable structure

Cut a rectangular piece of wire. It will serve as a reinforcing structure inside the concrete mix.

Fill the pan

Before pouring, rub a little Vaseline inside the pan so the concrete will be easier to remove later. Fill the mold with concrete using a trowel and gloves. Spread one layer, place the rectangular wire inside, then cover it with another layer of concrete. Smooth the surface with a trowel. Let the concrete dry for two days.

Complete the final step

After the concrete mixture has dried, you can turn over the baking pan. The contents should come out easily. Remove the protective sheet and finish the surface gently with a coat of paint if desired.