How to Make a Memorable Stained Glass Stepping Stone

[@christinescorner1858]

I have a memorial stepping stone for a lost pet in the process of curing right now :) great video

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

That's awesome. Sorry about your lost pet. That's heartbreaking. Thank you for watching our video.

[@Code9aa]

Wow that is beautiful! Love the added pieces that represents your friends interests, really makes it unique and stand out.

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thank you so much. Our friend was very appreciative of this stone that is in honor of her husband.

[@Patty-mz3ke]

Great video!! I'm moving soon and I will finally have a yard and I'm thinking about stepping stones for added fun and cuteness! This tutorial was simple to follow and the end result was just priceless. Lucky friend! God bless you

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

You are so awesome to provide such a nice comment about our stepping stone gift. Wishing you the best in your new home with a yard, Patty. Opens up a whole new world of fun things to do. Blessings right back to you!

[@Patty-mz3ke]

💖💖💖💖

[@misunflowerstyle906]

thoughtful, handmade gift for neighbor. Thanks for sharing!

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

You are welcome and we appreciate you watching our video. The stepping stone still looks nice in her garden after going through one winter. Still looks like new. Thanks again.

[@cynthianhoj]

Using that lunchmeat container to scoop, place, tamp down and level the top of the concrete into the mold was brilliant. That trick will make a big difference for me! (Nifty stone, btw.)

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thank you very much.

[@MiTmite9]

I'm glad you later self-corrected "anchor" to helm/wheel of the ship. And please note that the word mementos is pronounced meh-mentos, not moh-mentos. Thanks for all the great tips----especially the advice re: putting wire on the larger objects.

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

I have so much to learn in this life :-) Thanks for watching our video.

[@GoldenDoxie]

I love your tutorial. The stone turned out beautifully. I'm about to make my first stone and your ideas and this video will be very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thank you much, Heidi. Our neighbor keeps that stone in her garden and it still looks as new as the day we made it. She treasures it too. I hope your stone turns out well too.

[@jeanburgin160]

very nice I'm interested in making another mosaic. lovely work

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@anikamia1]

This tutorial was very thorough. It was different from others I've seen because you placed the objects on top. Many others are putting them face down in the mold and then pouring in the concrete. I want to do this with kids so I'm wondering which approach would anchor their cute marbles and tiles the best. How much difficulty does it add to put them in on top like this?

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

+Anika Ferguson Thanks so much! With pouring the concrete on top, I am wondering if the concrete could seep under the marbles and tiles so that they would be slightly covered. I am not sure! This method seemed to be pretty handy. You don't want the concrete to be too watery. I gave this stepping stone to my neighbor and it still looks very nice. She has had it outside for a year now and it's holding up well. But admittedly, we just did one of these. I think the big thing is to be sure the marbles and tiles are pushed down into the cement plenty enough so that they are anchored nicely. Have fun with your kids doing it!

[@yasmeenfranky6282]

a beautiful gift

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

thanks

[@pearlserenity4855]

What kind in concrete? Was this mortar mix?

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

It was a bag of Quickrete. Thanks for asking, Christina - and for watching our video.

[@1madcanuck]

A coat of resin will keep the wrench from rusting

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thank you for telling us.

[@rebecca-familyrich7764]

I really liked the stone Did u seal the stone w anything?? TFS

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

no, and thanks for watching

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Sorry to answer so late but I don't think we did anything to seal the stone. It still looks nice.

[@kukana228]

Great video. Thank you.

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thanks Kukana228. We appreciate you watching.

[@nancyalvarez1866]

hermoso!!

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thank you!

[@OrangeTabbyCat]

Can that concrete be dyed in any way?

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

I would think it could be and that's a nice idea too! We haven't tried it though and would enjoy hearing if you give it a go.

[@RoseSavilleIksic]

What kind of cement did you use? I tried something similar and the consistency was not like yours at all. The stones in it were big and clumpy and couldn’t achieve a soft finish...

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

We used QuikCrete

[@lindagray48]

I attempted this with a granddaughter but the concrete was so full of rocks that we couldn't get stones to mash down far enough to hold. I purchased Sakrete from Lowes (like Quickrete). What type of cement did you use?

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Hi Linda, Sorry you had issues with the concrete that you bought especially since it was a project with your granddaughter. Oh gosh, I don't recall what concrete we purchased but I am pretty sure it would be the most economical kind.

[@gardenjohn1]

Always mix dry concrete good first before adding water, and follow directions, you will not have that problem again.

[@viviantorres6237]

Beautifulll

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Thank you so much, Vivian. That stepping stone still looks like new and it's been sitting in my neighbor's garden for a couple of years now. She really loves it.

[@viviantorres6237]

You welcome,good,it's beautiful,enjoy

[@katruby5701]

where did you get the plastic mold?

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

I believe at Walmart, Kat. You can find them at hobby stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby too.

[@katruby5701]

Thanks for your reply. I live in Australia so won't be coming across any of those shops any time soon lol. Thanks anyway. Cheers

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Do you use Amazon, Kat? I bet you could find them online. If you search for "stepping stone molds" you can probably find one and have it shipped to you. I hope this helps you. Thanks again for watching.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Kat Ruby You can use inexpensive aluminum baking pans or plastic planter dishes...just brush with cooking oil so cement releases.

[@porcupinemamma]

thanks for sharing :) there is a swooshing air sound in the back ground, and it is a wee bit distracting. It made it a little difficult to follow your wonderful tutorial

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

Glad you enjoyed our tutorial and thank you for watching! That noise is the sound of cicadas in the woods next to our home. Sorry it's a bit distracting, but they stayed around for several weeks.

[@cthrnmosman1]

You should do a remake without that annoying distracting noise in the background

[@FrontPorchIdeas]

We appreciate your feedback. If we could control Mother Nature's sounds, we surely would. Those sounds are in these woods next to us for much of the summer.