Making cement stepping stones using bands from wine barrels as a mold
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can I remove the wire bands after the cement dries, and use them again for a mold?
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Though it's a slight possibility since concrete does shrink a bit as it dries, I couldn't guarantee that it would shrink enough that you could reuse the metal bands to make more stepping stones. Though I'm not sure what idea you are going for, I have seen concrete pouring tubes sliced and used to make stepping stones. http://gardentherapy.ca/hopscotch-stepping-stones/
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Z
on Sep 24, 2015
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I spent many minutes researching this method and couldnot come up with any information. I would then just try another stepping ston whats the worse that will happen.Nothing gained nothing lost.
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Janet Pizaro
on Sep 24, 2015
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Ive been searching for larger, circular forms for stepping stones myself. I haven't tried it yet but saw enormous circular pans that are drip trays for hot water tanks. Those can be sprayed with oul or release agent and used repeatedly. I would suggest some reinforcement in the concrete.
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Leigh
on Sep 25, 2015
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Why not try lining them with plastic wrap?
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Darla
on Sep 25, 2015
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A mold, is a mold. Why can't you reuse it?
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Charlotte
on Sep 25, 2015
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concrete is NOT as strong as it sounds. Put some sort of lubricant on the band for insurance of release. if bands are large diameter maybe rods or a reinforcement (fiberglass type) sold in the concrete department should be added to the mixture,-- How about using the ground where the Stepping Stone will be as the mold? Dig the wanted shape--fill with concrete, cure, step on and wallaaa! done.
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Lee
on Sep 25, 2015
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The ones I've made, have left the band on, but can't see any reason you could not remove the band to re-use. Only, I'd make the stone in place where you intend it to stay using a fairly dry mix, and remove the band immediately the same way you use the pathway molds that do cobblestone or brick patterns. Once the concrete dries there's not much hope but I like the look of the rusty band in place. Also, notice that the bands are a little bit wider on one side - made to fit the curves of a barrel. Put the wide side down so it will slip off easier,
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DiannaLynne
on Sep 25, 2015
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Kittie Wickman
on Sep 29, 2015
Z
on Sep 24, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 24, 2015
Leigh
on Sep 25, 2015
Darla
on Sep 25, 2015
Charlotte
on Sep 25, 2015
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