Craft Magic: Garden Tiles

Welcome spring by creating distinctly beautiful garden tiles that feature leafy designs.

Garden Tile

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Welcome spring by creating distinctly beautiful garden tiles that feature leafy designs.

Garden Tiles

Garden Tile
Photo by Dwight Lamb/SEPS

Materials

  • Stepping stone concrete (sold 
at craft stores)

Tools

  • Cooking oil spray
  • Rectangular plastic tub
  • Leaves
  • Pebbles

Directions

  1. Spray tub and underside of leaves with cooking oil.
  2. Mix concrete, according to package instructions, and pour 2-inch layer into tub.
  3. Gently shake tub to release air bubbles and ensure level surface.
  4. Place leaf (sprayed-side down) firmly into concrete. Cover with pebbles to make clear impression. Wait 48 hours.
  5. Remove stones, leaf, and tile from tub. Smooth sharp edges with stone or file.



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