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Concrete Leaf Yard Art Tutorial

*Concrete Leaf  Yard Art Tutorial by Heidi @ greendoodle for her win of the Outdoor challenge of season 15*

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You will be surprised how quick and fun this project is.  It has a definate wow factor!  Hopefully this tutorial has the information you need, however, feel free to contact me over at greendoodle  if you have any questions.

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step 1 supplies: plastic sheeting, sand, mortar (we used  TradeCraft Pre–mixed Sanded High Strength  Mortar  Type.  S) which is construction grade mortar cement and NOT what you put under your floors).
step 2:  don’t forget gloves!
step 3: lay plastic on ground and mound sand on plastic, cover with plastic
step 4: choose a leaf with deep veins (rhubard is excellent)
step 5: lay leaf on plastic covered sand mound and mold to desired shape
step 6:  keep mounding and patting
step 7:  mix mortar and water to “thick icing consistency”
step 8: mix, mix, mix, mix – and then mix a little more
step 9: begin building a mortar cake at stem, patting air bubbles out
step 10: continue adding mortar to mound letting it flow outward.  Do NOT cover edge of leaf
step 11:  pat, pat, pat, pat air bubbles
step 12: leave it alone for 3 days to cure
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step 11 1/2:  (oops)  leave a trademark stamp on the back.  Doodle, write your name…be creative.

 

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step 13: after mortar is sufficiently cured, gently remove leaf

 

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You did it!  Now go place your leaf in your garden and enjoy!

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