Make A Planter Fit For A King!

Recently, I purchased some stepping stone molds to make a walkway in the garden.  I really like the art entailed in the stepping stones, and the idea came to me to make a display piece which would incorporate a painted, detailed stepping stone as one of the side panels of the planter. This instuctable shows how to do it!

Step 1 Materials Used

1.  Ready mix concrete, one 60lb. bag will make six stepping stones.
2.  Some plywood, 3/8 inch minimum thickness. I needed four pieces, 12 inches x 14 inches long, for the sides, and one piece for the bottom. It is cut to fit by placing piece of plywood over opening, and marking where needed. This assures a tight fit.
3.  "Siding" material for the planter sides...I made mine out of re-used fence boards. This means no finishing needed as it gives a rustic appearance.
4.  Screws to hold it all together, specifically, 1 x 1/4in and, 1 x 5/8 in drywall screws.
5.  Liquid Nails or other suitable adhesive.
6.  Asphalt emulsion to line planter with.
7.  Black plastic, as a trash bag, to use as an insert to prevent water damage to wood parts.
8.  Stepping stone mold...If interested, ask and I wil give source.

Comments

[danwsmith7]

I would also like to know your stepping stone supplier because this box is rad and I want to make one for my mom;s garden

[Creativeman]

moldcreations.com

[danwsmith7]

Thanks so much I have wanted to experiment with molding concrete for sometime now. Thanks again

[bigloaf]

Hi Creativeman, You've done it again!! Do you ever sleep? If you don't mind sharing the source of your stepping stone mold supplier it would be much appreciated. Thank you. What's next?

[wilgubeast]

That looks great. Only 51 more to do to complete the deck.

[sunshiine]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing!