How to Make a Concrete Stool
Scoop some concrete mix from the bag into the bucket mold., Fill a large pitcher with water to mix with the concrete., Slowly pour the water into the dry concrete.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Scoop some concrete mix from the bag into the bucket mold.
To open the bag, Cut with scissors along the top of the paper.
Keep the thickness in mind as you pour in the concrete mix––the stool cannot be too thick or it may be top heavy and topple over (especially if you're making a tall stool).
Filling to about a third or quarter of the bucket should be ample for a good stool.
Unused powdered concrete mixture should be tightly sealed and kept in a dry, cool place where moisture cannot get to it. -
Step 2: Fill a large pitcher with water to mix with the concrete.
It’s better to slowly add and mix water into concrete, so if hosing in the water, use a carefully controlled nozzle to ensure a slow addition of water rather than a fierce blast. , As you pour the water into the concrete, use a sturdy stick or paint stirrer to combine the mixture into a smooth paste.
Also follow any instructions provided on the concrete packaging. -
Step 3: Slowly pour the water into the dry concrete.
Detailed Guide
To open the bag, Cut with scissors along the top of the paper.
Keep the thickness in mind as you pour in the concrete mix––the stool cannot be too thick or it may be top heavy and topple over (especially if you're making a tall stool).
Filling to about a third or quarter of the bucket should be ample for a good stool.
Unused powdered concrete mixture should be tightly sealed and kept in a dry, cool place where moisture cannot get to it.
It’s better to slowly add and mix water into concrete, so if hosing in the water, use a carefully controlled nozzle to ensure a slow addition of water rather than a fierce blast. , As you pour the water into the concrete, use a sturdy stick or paint stirrer to combine the mixture into a smooth paste.
Also follow any instructions provided on the concrete packaging.
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