Create stunning stained glass stepping stones for your outdoor space!

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In this tutorial, you'll learn to create drop-dead-gorgeous stained glass stepping stones for your garden or backyard. You'll also learn how to cut and shape stained glass like a boss, and make your own molds using rigid insulation. Finally, you'll gain insight into the fine art of concrete mixing. As always, "Anything I Can Do" host Mag Ruffman makes the mistakes so you don't have to.

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GEAR/TOOLS:
This is a great kit to get you started with stained glass; The toolkit includes a glass cutter, grozers, and glass-breaking pliers: https://geni.us/qiBQ (Amazon) Have fun!
Browse Mag's personal toolkit faves here: https://kit.co/magruffman/toolgirl-kit


TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Assemble your materials and tools - stained glass, slate, a glass cutting tool, and glass pliers (glass breaking pliers and grozers) - plus wear some heavy gloves and safety glasses!
01:49 How to cut curvy shapes with a glass-cutting tool
04:08 Reflection on taking reflection time
04:25 Design tips for your stained glass stepping stone
05:32 Transfer your cut pieces of glass to clear contact paper
06:20 Carve out a form for your stepping stone using rigid insulation
07:51 How to work with slate to fill in around the stained glass
08:31 Secure the form to a plywood base prior to pouring mortar and concrete
08:49 Mix the mortar
10:18 TIP: Use a cross-linking polymer admixture to strengthen the mortar
11:53 Reflection on effort releasing its reward
12:13 Apply a 1/2-inch layer of mortar on top of the glass design and tamp it to release air bubbles
13:13 Cut and insert a piece of chicken wire on top of the mortar to strengthen the structure and prevent cracking during freeze and thaw cycles
14:26 Reflection on extreme individuality
14:45 Mix and pour concrete over the mortar layer till it's almost level with the top surface of the mold
15:48 Vibrate the whole mold to release air bubbles, which will weaken the structure
17:05 Allow the stepping stone to cure for at least 48 hours, and then remove the form
17:47 Use a wire brush to remove the shiny patina left by the admixture, and to smooth out any pockmarks
19:20 Inspiration from fellow makers
20:26 Reflection on finishing a project

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