Pot with star-motif out of kneading-cement

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Pot with star-motif out of kneading-cement

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Instructions in 5 steps Use a standard wooden stamp to get the outline of the star into the still wet concrete. Take the kneading-cement to cover a simple plastic plant pot.

Besides the articles listed below, you also need: Container for kneading of the kneading-cement (e.g. bowl with lid) Disposable gloves, stable support e.g. the lid of a plastic bucket, PET spray bottle (item 38 798 000), brush, small container with water, poss. sandpaper (item 89 530 00), plastic flowerpot ø 6 cm

And this is how it works:

Step 1

The flowerpot must always be clean and free of grease. Always wear the plastic gloves while working out!

Step 2

Mix the kneading-cement with water in the ratio 9:1 (9 parts of cement : 1 part of water). This corresponds to about 11 ml. Stir the water slowly, gradually add it while constantly kneading. Knead the crumbly mixture with damp disposable gloves (if necessary, moisten several times) until the desired consistency is achieved.

Hint: You can mix also, quickly and easily, the kneading-cement in a sealable container. Here also add the water gradually by stirring it constantly, then close the container and shake it well. That way there is less dust and the parts intermix perfectly.

Step 3

Put the kneading-cement onto the flowerpot by hands until it is coated all around. Spread upwards the cement evenly with a slightly moistened brush.

Step 4

You can get great effects by stamping centrally a sophisticated star-motif on the flowrpot by using the stamp.

Step 5

Let it dry at least for 1 day. The entire drying period lasts for several days. After about 21 days the object is weatherproof.

Craft Idea Pot with star-motif out of kneading-cement