Concrete Leaves

Finally, foliage doesn't have to be fleeting.

In the continuing series of posts in the category of How To, may we present the instructions, with accompanying photos, of the way we, here at the Fairegarden, go about making leaf castings? Let us proceed with the gathering of materials needed. I suggest you read all of the instructions before you begin, to familiarize…

Concrete Rhubarb Leaf Garden Decor: Hey guys! In this instructable, I'll be teaching you how you can make durable garden decorations using giant rhubarb leaves and concrete, this Instructable is also being submitted as my entry to the concrete and cement contest! Depending on how you …

The easiest way to create a figurine for a garden is concrete leaves, which even an inexperienced master can make from cement mortar and burdock leaves. From

Add a unique and creative touch to your outdoor space with these easy-to-make DIY garden concrete leaves. Read our guide for more details!

Got big elephant ears? Use them to make a garden pathway. We used large leaves such as hosta, elephant ear, sunflower or rhubarb to make these easy and inexpensive stepping stones.

I painted lots of concrete leaves the other night, but this one is by far my favorite. It was a happy accident of many layers of color washing, plus many layers of dry brushing in various colors. The leaf itself is very flat--meant to be a trivet, I guess (it was one of Roberta's rejects)--so at first glance in its natural unpainted state, I didn't think it was very exciting or had much potential. The dry brushing brought out so much of the subtle texture captured in the casting that I…

When it comes to backyard decoration, there are many numbers of projects and ideas that you can incorporate to make your backyard inviting. You can expand

Add a unique and creative touch to your outdoor space with these easy-to-make DIY garden concrete leaves. Read our guide for more details!