Cement bowl ø 9,5 cm with metal highlights

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Cement bowl ø 9,5 cm with metal highlights

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Instructions in 8 steps Provide the concrete bowl with extra sparkle. After drying, distribute silver and gold decorative metal flakes inside the bowl.

Besides the articles listed below, you also need: Cooking-oil, paper towels, Pebbles to weigh down the small plastic ball half, Empty can, as a stand for the big plastic ball half

And this is how it works:

Step 1

Cement bowl ø 9,5 cm with metal highlights1 In preparation place the big plastic ball half on a stable surface (e.g. mug, flowerpot, or other), so that it does not wobble. Oil the inside with the cooking oil.

Step 2

Oil the small plastic ball on the outside.

Step 3

Fill a small plastic bucket with approximately 25 ml of water, afterwards add small portions of approximately 250 g of creative cement. Mix the mixture with a wooden crafting stick until the mixture is smooth and pourable.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the mould until it reaches the desired height (at best leave 1cm to the top). Let the creative cement rest for 1-2 minutes, while carefully knocking against the mould, so that possible air bubbles can escape. Afterwards immediately place the smaller plastic ball centered into the creative cement and way it down with small stones or pebbles.

Step 5

Let it fully harden. The curing time can vary, depending on the size and temperature (best let it harden over night). The bowl is completely hardened and can be used after 1-2 days.

Step 6

Now the mould can be demoulded. First carefully remove the smaller plastic ball from the top. Afterwards remove the cement bowl from its mould by turning it upside down and Bending the upper edges slightly to the outside, thereby letting air in between mould and creative cement object. Carefully knock the mould onto a table, in order to loosen the cement bowl.

Step 7

Smaller ridges and bumps can easily be removed by sand papering the cement candle holder.

Step 8

For a special metal effect the bowl can also be decorated with deco-metal. Here for coat the desired surface with the deco metal milk and let it dry a bit, and place the metal flakes onto the coated surface, pressing, or stroking them fast with a soft brush. For a better shine, polish the metal surface with a soft towel.