There are health concerns when making concrete crafts that you should be aware of and precautions to take for handling concrete safely. There are several safety concerns with concrete for crafts. Making concrete crafts is a blast and can be a life-long hobby or career, but concrete needs to be handled safely. Concrete and cement mixes contain materials that are…
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Do your DIY concrete planter pots keep cracking? There are 5 reasons why that can happen, and how you can prevent it! So your concrete pots crack, and you’re pulling your hair out trying to figure out why. Cracking is typically the biggest issue when making anything with concrete and cement. Whether it’s countertops, patios, planters or concrete crafts. But…
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Making Cement & Concrete Crafts! Start here to learn some of the techniques and tips for making cement crafts. Have you been wanting to make cement crafts and are struggling with the first step? Or maybe you’ve done a few projects, but you still feel like there’s so much more to learn? Whether you’ve been making things with cement for…
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How to make DIY nature ornaments using air dry clay. Use artificial or natural botanicals to create beautiful imprints. These diy nature ornaments are so simple, yet so pretty. And, they are very easy to make too. I was in the mood for easy Christmas ornaments to make, but I wanted something with a natural and soft feel. Since air…
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Make a clay balloon planter with air dry clay instead of cement! This can be waterproofed and used outside. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure the Clay Balloon Planter could be done, at least not durably so. If you’ve been here before, then you may remember my most popular planter- the Cement Balloon Planter. When I figured out that…
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How to make a concrete mold using silicone. Cast an existing object to make a cement planter. You can make a silicone mold to cast a concrete planter. If you’re like me, you’ve probably got an object lying around your home that you’ve been thinking… “that would be such a cute planter!”. But maybe it’s not suited to be one…
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Make mini DIY concrete bowls to use for Christmas. An easy, step by step tutorial. These beautiful red and bronze metallic concrete dishes are the perfect addition to Christmas decorations. Instead of putting out any regular bowl to hold nuts or candy, why not customize your own with these handmade mini DIY concrete bowls. These small concrete bowls are such…
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A unique air dry clay Christmas candle holder with a charming cedar leaf imprint. Can you use air dry clay for candles? Yes, it is safe to use air dry clay as candle holders as long as you have an insert to protect the clay. Besides, the candle wax is messy and will soak into the clay. The heat from…
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Many supplies are essential for making concrete crafts. These are the items you’ll need and why they’re important to have. There are essential supplies for making concrete crafts. Many of these concrete supplies are items that you’ll use for almost every project. I’ve compiled a list of the materials you’ll use on a day to day basis, as well as…
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