Step-by-Step Instructions for Concrete Molds, DIY Garden Decoration: Make Your Own Stepping Stones

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  • Step-by-Step Instructions for Concrete Molds By AUTUMN (autumndirect.com).
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    AUTUMN Concrete Molds:
    APPLICATION: Reusable mold for concrete, cement. Easy to use to create a beautiful stepping stone, pathway, garden walkway. Molds are made of plastic which allows you to use the molds over and over.
    DO IT YOURSELF: Make your own stepping stone! Paint your own stepping stone! Make your own personalized garden stepping stone! Enjoy your DIY stepping stone and your awesome garden walkway. This is a great mold to use for making a walkway or creating paths through your garden area.
    EASY TO MAKE, no experience needed. Enjoy your unique DIY path in your garden, patio stepping stones.
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  • @sophiehiii
    @sophiehiii Рік тому +6

    Not only was this an excellent step by step video it was also oddly relaxing.

  • @kimcup5000
    @kimcup5000 3 роки тому +9

    Really appreciate the no B.S. video! Thank you.

  • @susanbuckley4153
    @susanbuckley4153 3 роки тому +4

    Excellent video! I love the molds you used 🐾

  • @MollyNag
    @MollyNag 2 роки тому +2

    Great instructions on the process. Do you know if it's possible to use press-in letters to put a name or date??? It would have to be out of the mold to do the correct side.

  • @mgold7503
    @mgold7503 2 роки тому +3

    If you wanted to add glass beads, would you put in the beads first and pour over it? What would you use for sealant?

  • @janetstone236
    @janetstone236 3 роки тому +2

    YOU DID GREAT - these look amazing!

  • @louiecanaria9960
    @louiecanaria9960 Рік тому +1

    hello! just curious. does applying mold release have an effect when painting the concrete when it's dry? especially with motor oil. i mean, will the oil on the dried surface going to cause the paint to not adhere well?

  • @ihelpdogs
    @ihelpdogs 2 місяці тому +1

    How strong are those large stones with no gravel in them? Looks like they'd be good for decorative uses but not strong enough to be used as actual stepping stones.

  • @theresamartin68
    @theresamartin68 Рік тому

    Do you add samd

  • @tinbotturnbot4024
    @tinbotturnbot4024 3 роки тому +4

    Mortar over cement?

  • @nattidread5844
    @nattidread5844 10 місяців тому

    Did you paint a sealer over the paver and if so when?

  • @WestVirginiasBigred271
    @WestVirginiasBigred271 Рік тому

    Is the largest one a 13 or 16 inch mold?

  • @misigrace
    @misigrace 2 роки тому

    Hello, were the mold for by, thanks?

  • @flynnstone3580
    @flynnstone3580 Рік тому +1

    Just received your turtle stepping stone, going to fill it half way like you suggested, then add a cut out piece of chicken wire. That way if one should crack it won't separate.

    • @bondito88
      @bondito88 10 місяців тому

      Good idea, mine cracked. I’ll try that too

    • @flynnstone3580
      @flynnstone3580 10 місяців тому +1

      @@bondito88 I ended up using hardware cloth with the half inch squares in the main body and strips into the legs and it held up.

    • @bondito88
      @bondito88 10 місяців тому

      @@flynnstone3580 even better! Thanks bro 😎

    • @bondito88
      @bondito88 4 місяці тому

      @@flynnstone3580 you have any idea why they come out the mold with some bubbles holes?

    • @flynnstone3580
      @flynnstone3580 4 місяці тому

      @@bondito88 you have to tap the bottom of the mold about a dozen times with a hammer to get the bubbles to rise to the surface after you pour it.👍

  • @monicasmith-wright2277
    @monicasmith-wright2277 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @wvp07
    @wvp07 2 роки тому +2

    Great tutorial! Question: it looked like the mold you used the release agent in changed the color and consistency slightly from the other two, was it noticeable when fully cured?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому +3

      Motor oil does, the PAM cooking spray does not. After several rainy days they became indistinguishable.

  • @karens7620
    @karens7620 2 роки тому

    Hi thanks for the video. Very easy to follow.. they came out gorgeous. Can you do hands or do they sell hand molds? I'd love to try this..

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому

      No hands yet, but have feet) www.amazon.com/AUTUMN-Footprint-Stepping-Concrete-Footprints/dp/B0B1WB9RLM. Hands added to the list to make

  • @amandasanders5484
    @amandasanders5484 3 роки тому

    Love the video. Do you make any garden inspired molds? Such as, flowers or leaves.

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  3 роки тому

      Flowers available. Please check here: autumndirect.com/collections/molds

  • @berthanadrossos9802
    @berthanadrossos9802 Рік тому

    Thank you for the demonstration.

  • @kalatitati8795
    @kalatitati8795 3 роки тому

    How exciting I just order the large paw! Can you PLEASE make a Texas mold!!!

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  3 роки тому +2

      Will consider. But if we make one, will have to make other 49:)

    • @hermesmedia543
      @hermesmedia543 2 місяці тому

      Id buy 10 Mississippis and 10 Louisianas lol​@autumn8468

  • @vidanaps714
    @vidanaps714 10 місяців тому

    Thank you love your simple tutorial look easier and enjoyable to watch ❤️🥰

  • @user-it2yz2qt7k
    @user-it2yz2qt7k 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video , I tried this but the dried stepping stone, I could scrape the morter mix, it was sandy. any thoughts?

    • @ihelpdogs
      @ihelpdogs 2 місяці тому

      Use cement over mortar, its much stronger.

  • @kalatitati8795
    @kalatitati8795 3 роки тому

    Also, please make a video with the turtle mold!

  • @bimmerfuk7929
    @bimmerfuk7929 3 роки тому

    I would like to get the paw print mold, where did you get it ?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  3 роки тому +1

      We made them. Please check the link: autumndirect.com/collections/molds

  • @roseannegibson3343
    @roseannegibson3343 3 місяці тому

    Awesome

  • @nessie02free83
    @nessie02free83 Рік тому

    Wow thanks will be trying when I do let u know

  • @artempouriumarteveryonecan6703
    @artempouriumarteveryonecan6703 2 роки тому

    Question. Why are you using mortar mix and not cement. Won't these crack if. walked on?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the question. This mold has a very fine texture and I didn't want to use vibratory table for the video. I used mortar mix (due to it has no gravel, only sand) to get rid of air bubbles easier. This mold is around 2 in thick, cracking shouldn't be an issue. The stones I made are still good today. For the stepping stones I prefer CTS 24/6 fast-setting concrete mix. To prevent cracking I'd use anti-crack fiber reinforcement (32-500 concrete fibers).

  • @gloria8487
    @gloria8487 3 роки тому

    They turned out great. Did you use Mortar Mix to fill the molds?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  3 роки тому

      Yes, just the Mortar Mix + water and colorant

    • @angelaallen2190
      @angelaallen2190 3 роки тому +1

      I recently tried Portland cement and made a stepping stone. I let it harden and next day I stepped on it and it broke in half. Then I saw your video and purchased mortar mix. I haven't tried it yet. Do your stepping stones break easy? Is Mortar mix better and stronger than regular Portland cement?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  3 роки тому +4

      @@angelaallen2190 The stones are very fragile the next day with most concrete mixes. With the Mortar mix we wait ~2-3 days before use them. BTW, the common belief is that concrete takes 28 days to reach most of its strength. However to speed up the process try any fast-setting concrete. The one we use for all our new molds is Cement All by Rapid Set. It's expensive, but the quality is awesome. And it really takes about an hour to get the stone. For any fast-setting concrete, don't mix too much, keep in mind that you have about 20 minutes working time.

    • @angelaallen2190
      @angelaallen2190 3 роки тому

      @@autumn8468 Ok thank you. I guess I should have given it more time for the stone to set before stepping on it. I'll make sure my next one I'll let it sit for a few days. Thanks for responding and for the advice.

  • @adamabdul-latif2809
    @adamabdul-latif2809 2 роки тому

    please how where do i get some of the molder to buy

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому

      autumndirect.com/collections/molds

  • @MrGrantspants
    @MrGrantspants 2 місяці тому

    Is it better to use mortar mix like you have, or concrete mix (concrete has small aggregate)?

    • @ihelpdogs
      @ihelpdogs 2 місяці тому

      Cement mix is much stronger than mortar. I question how strong these would be if used as stepping stones that people actually walk on... they'd probably crack fairly easy.

  • @lorrihanson5234
    @lorrihanson5234 2 роки тому +1

    I bought all 3 sizes of the paw mold from Amazon. On Amazon it said these molds are used with concrete. Your video here uses mortar. So does these molds work with concrete?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому +1

      Mortar is a mix of cement with sand, add water and you get concrete:) Yes, these molds work with any concrete mix.

  • @sherry7099
    @sherry7099 Рік тому

    I just ordered these paw print molds your tutorial, which is great

  • @munazahadnan9838
    @munazahadnan9838 2 роки тому

    5:42 does it need a spray of water occasionally at this stage?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому

      Depends on the temperature outside. Rapid drying will increase the possibility of cracking.

    • @tinaleanne8230
      @tinaleanne8230 Рік тому +1

      @@autumn8468 Conctere/morter does not dry, it cures. Ir requires water to cure properly so . . . keeping concrete moist is best for about 7 days.

  • @tapedispense8527
    @tapedispense8527 Рік тому

    This mold looks incredible. I really wish you had some square molds!

  • @WaningGibbous
    @WaningGibbous 2 роки тому

    No release agent?

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому

      used a cooking spray (PAM)

  • @bondito88
    @bondito88 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi, great video. About how many you can make out of a 80lb cement bag?

  • @GersonManrique
    @GersonManrique Рік тому

    Link to buy the molds please.

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  Рік тому +1

      autumndirect.com/collections/molds

    • @GersonManrique
      @GersonManrique Рік тому

      ​@@autumn8468 Can i Buy from Honduras?

  • @beckymash12
    @beckymash12 Рік тому

    No music no talking. Oddly refreshing. I'm wondering if a little layer of chicken wire in between the two pours would help strength?

  • @SSMLAM
    @SSMLAM 24 дні тому

    How much does 1 bag make of each mold? My doggo has cancer & I'm wanting to make these to sell in order to fund her radiation treatments.

  • @Art-jl6pt
    @Art-jl6pt Рік тому

    Fun fact: purchase the Cheapest oil buy one gallon of vegetable cooking oil for the same price as one quart of motor oil

  • @rolfvatland566
    @rolfvatland566 2 роки тому +1

    Kort video

  • @taro_magic2727
    @taro_magic2727 2 роки тому

    На каком то непонятном языке

    • @autumn8468
      @autumn8468  2 роки тому

      The language of this video is English. Thanks:)

  • @blackpepe
    @blackpepe 3 місяці тому

    oddly relaosidbalpeirh bop

  • @Whitelivesmatter65
    @Whitelivesmatter65 Місяць тому

    You should use cooking oil...NOT motor oil or anything that would make the environment worse, Duh...