How Do You Make A Faux Stone Mold?
Faux stones can be used in the landscape for walkways, patios and trim areas, as facing over cement block walls, and in many other applications. Creating faux stones requires that you build a mold you can reuse several times so you can create exactly the size and shape of stone look you are interested in using. Because you are making your own faux stones, you can also customize with creative finishes. Position a half sheet of plywood in a spot where it will not be moved for at least a week. Select clean, flat stones that will arrange in a pattern you can use as a pathway or will otherwise suit your project needs. Avoid stones with undercuts. Arrange your stones on the plywood. What you see is what the mold will produce, so try to keep the stones level with each other and evenly spaced apart. Mortar and grout the stones if you want a mortared and grouted final appearance. Coat the stones and the plywood surface with liquid latex. This tends to be a smelly product so make sure your venti
