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.
 
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Step 1: Gather Materials and Tools

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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
Frederbee says: Jul 19, 2012. 2:38 PM
One could also use an emptied chocolate box for this... hmm
Robot Lover says: Jan 24, 2012. 8:45 AM
Cool project! Our love is set in stone. That has a certain cool factor!
Creativeman (author) in reply to Robot LoverJan 24, 2012. 4:16 PM
Thank you!
CB48 says: Jan 21, 2012. 6:40 AM
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 (author) in reply to CB48Jan 21, 2012. 10:26 AM
Thank you!
ChrysN says: Jan 20, 2012. 5:08 PM
Nice done! You make such awesome things with concrete.
Creativeman (author) in reply to ChrysNJan 21, 2012. 10:25 AM
Thanks for commenting Chrys!
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