Concrete Crafts

by Alan Wycheck

Create unique tiles, bowls, pavers, stepping stones, planters, tabletops, birdbaths, and moreIncludes a gallery of imaginative and original projectsTechniques clearly explained for the novice or experienced crafterConcrete is an inexpensive and easy-to-work-with material that can be used to create dozens of useful and stylish accessories for the home or garden. With full-color, step-by-step photos, this one-of-a-kind guide demonstrates how to make functional concrete projects that have a distinctive flair. It includes instructions on mixing prepackaged concrete as well as standard and lightweight formulas. It also includes details on making molds, pouring, curing, creating texture, adding aggregates, staining, and finishing.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 18, 2010

Reviews

[Donnette Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT

I enjoy reading self help books. I love house plants and outdoor plants as well. This book gave me so many great ideas to try out in my tiny, temporary yard. I've already set bricks and stepping stones.

[Linda Baunat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very detailed

I found this book to be very detailed and informative. The directions are clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend.