11 Cool Summer Cement Crafts You Can Make
Here are 11 really cool tutorials for outdoor summer cement crafts you can make to decorate your backyard patio or porch.
In the summer, don’t you get super motivated to entertain? Decorate with your own summer cement crafts! Even if you don’t entertain, you can make these as gifts for when you visit.
It’s really a handy skill- being able to make your own cement crafts. You can make just about any kind of decor.
You’ll see some great ideas for what to make below such as concrete coasters, outdoor cement wall tiles, outdoor concrete lighting, cement candle holders and planters of course!
Transform your patio, porch or outdoor space into a pretty oasis with your handmade decorative cement crafts this summer.
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DIY Difficulty Level | Easy-Moderate
Typical Materials For Making These Summer Cement Crafts
- I find this smooth and fast setting cement to be the best for making crafts. I also like using this premade cement mix, which is not a rapid setting one.
- Disposable bowl
- Disposable cup
- Durable nitrile gloves– I like these because they are so durable, you can rinse and reuse them
- Safety glasses
- Cork backed ruler
- Utility knife
- Jumbo straw
- Hot glue gun
- #200 Grit diamond sanding pad (or regular 220 should be fine)
- Transfer paper
- Epoxy resin 2:1
- Resin colorants– opaque– blue and white
- Sharpie Oil Marker
- Craft sticks
- Resin mixing cups
Before starting the tutorial, it may be helpful to read my article comparing the different concrete mixes and sealers– Cement & Concrete Crafts Tests!
Another important article is Making Cement Crafts Techniques & Tips with info on cement materials, mixture consistencies, demolding, safety and clean up!
Looking for planter ideas? Check out these 21 unique concrete planter tutorials!
11 Cool Cement Crafts To Make For Summer
Looking for summer cement crafts you can make to decorate your backyard patio or porch? Here are 11 really cool tutorials for outdoor concrete home decor DIYs.
DIY Wine Bottle Lights With Pretty Cement Bases
Make these pretty led fairy light wine bottle lights using solar led string lights. The bases are cement to keep them weight so they don't tip during storms. Light up any front entrance pathway, or backyard patio with these diy cement lights.
DIY Concrete Coasters With A Flower Design
Outdoor handmade concrete coasters with a simple flower design. Celebrate the summer with friends and family- gather together on the patio for an outdoor picnic. See below for the matching napkin rings!
Vibrant Dyed Concrete Planter DIY
Use a low coast, super pigment concrete color to make a vibrant, marbled concrete planter for your backyard space, or front porch. This DIY dyed cement planter was easy to make.
Outdoor DIY Concrete Side Table With Flowers
This concrete side table DIY has been one of my favorite summer diy cement crafts since it has been such a great compliment to our outdoor sofa.
It’s the perfect size to place a cool drink on those hazy summer evenings. It even has dual purposes because you can use it as a stool when guests come over.
DIY Concrete Pillar Candle Holders
Light up these concrete pillar candles at night to create a beautiful ambience on your backyard patio. Make these marbled concrete candles in any color and stay up late chatting with friends.
Make An Outdoor Concrete Wall Tile With Flowers
Decorating your walls isn’t just for inside your home, you can decorate your walls outside too. Make an outdoor wall tile from concrete. Decorate it with summery flowers to enhance your outdoor entertaining atmosphere.
Make A DIY Faux Rock Planter From Cement
Make a DIY planter that looks like a real rock. Succulents are a big decorating trend, and make great gifts as well. This was so easy, just sculpt cement and make a hole for the succulent or air plant.
DIY Twig Lights Stand In A Floating Concrete Base
For a real hit with a diy summer cement crafts project, make this beautiful outdoor floating concrete stand with twigs and solar LED fairy lights. The lighting is so elegant and the branches are such a great way to bring nature to your patio or backyard space.
Homemade Cement Succulent Planter
Multi-compartment succulent planter! Here’s a solution to those of use with lots of succulents. If you need a way to display a bunch of succulents together, this easy DIY cement planter is a great way to do it.
DIY Concrete Napkin Rings With Flower Design
Astound your guests with your beautiful handmade concrete napkin rings that even match the flower concrete coasters shown above! Deck out your whole patio and party table with the DIY concrete flower series- side table, outdoor wall tile and these napkin rings and coasters.
Homemade Cement Bird Bath
Sit and watch the birds sip from your DIY cement bird bath, while you relax in your outdoor space. This bird bath is easy to make and comes with a video tutorial as well.
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