Create DIY stepping stones with PPC Cement

We’ve adapted this tutorial from a tutorial on www.hemmariket.se.

Photos: Anna Evenius

You will need:
• Big, veiny leaves (one for each stepping stone)
• PPC cement
• Aggregate
• Water
• Bucket and paddle to mix cement with
• Vegetable oil or Spray and Cook
• Large cardboard tube
• NT cutter
• Cling wrap

DIRECTIONS

1. First, cut your cardboard tube into “slices” to create the moulds.
2. Place your leaf on a flat surface, with the veiny side up, and oil or spray it.
3. Place a cardboard tube slice over the leaf.
4. Mix your concrete according to the instructions, somewhere between an oatmeal and peanut butter consistency.
5. Pour your concrete into the mould to the desired height, and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before removing the mould.
6. Turn your stepping stone the other up to show the leaf design.
7. You can leave as is, or paint or decorate as you wish.
8. Repeat for each stepping stone.
9. If you want to re-use your mould each time, cover it tightly with cling wrap before placing down on the oiled leaf. Once your stepping stone has dried, you can remove the plastic wrap and redo for the next one.