A Valentine "Carved" In Stone

Want to make a "permanent" valentine?  One that will last for years and forever be a reminder of the bond you have for one another?  With this instructable, a few tools, some concrete mix and a little work, you can do just that.  Easy to do, this stepping stone size heart with names should last for many many years.  A mold is made for the heart itself, letters are cut out of styrofoam packing material on a hotwire instrument, and cement is mixed and poured into the mold, around the letters.

Step 1: Gather Materials and Tools

Materials needed to make these stones: plywood or mdf for base, cardboard of various sizes, acrylic caulking compound to use around edge of mold, plastic grocery bags, cement or concrete mix, various wood working tools, a bandsaw is especially nice to have, a hotwire machine, and cement working tools. See this instructable on more information on materials used:  http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Oriental-PaverStepping-Stones-For-The-Garden/#step1

Comments

[Frederbee]

One could also use an emptied chocolate box for this... hmm

[Robot Lover]

Cool project! Our love is set in stone. That has a certain cool factor!

[Creativeman]

Thank you!

[CB48]

I Love this project {we are written in stone} better then an ole oak tree you can always take it with you rated 10 plus and more

[Creativeman]

Thank you!

[ChrysN]

Nice done! You make such awesome things with concrete.

[Creativeman]

Thanks for commenting Chrys!