Betonex Ladybug Stepping Stone Mold Concrete Cement Mould ABS Moth Garden Path #S49

I've never made anything out of concrete before. My sister is really into turtles so I bought this mold to make stepping stones for her. I didn't know what to expect. This mold was very sturdy and after making 4 stepping stones, it still looked like new. Further, I sprayed oil on the inside. There is a lot of fine lines and texture to the mold. I feared it would not come out easily and it did! Not once did any part stick to the mold and not come out in one piece. Each piece came out super easily and in perfect condition! I was impressed. My sister, who received the gift last night was in tears, it was so beautiful! I used concrete stain and several layers of sealant to protect it, which is why it is shiny. This mold was well worth it!

Follow directions, perfect results

Very brittle only got 2 pours before it cracked. This is the second one that cracked.

Très jolie tortue 🐢

Die Form wurde schneller als erwartet geliefert, dann gleich Beton gekauft und los ging das Experiment. Zum Einpinseln der Form habe ich einfaches Pflanzenöl benutzt. Bei den ersten beiden Versuchen brachen jeweils beim Herausholen aus der Form (nach 24 h Trocknungszeit) Kopf oder Bein ab. Inzwischen lasse ich die Schildkröte 3 Tage in der Form trocken und das funktioniert super. Nichts bricht mehr ab. Allerdings wird es wohl eine Weile dauern, bis ich genug Schildkröten für einen Weg durch den Garten zusammen habe.