Concrete Garden Project: House Numbers

It's easy to decorate your exterior by adding large, charming house numbers.

You will need:

• fine concrete
• foam floor puzzle pieces
• piece of board
• oil
• paintbrush
• spatula
• weights
• file

Step 1: Begin by oiling the board and the edges of the puzzle piece with the paintbrush.

Step 2: Place a few weights on the mold to keep it from moving, then mix the concrete and fill the mold.

Step 3: Level the surface with a spatula, leaving it smooth and neat.

Step 4: Leave the concrete to set for 24 to 48 hours, depending on the size of your number.

Step 5: Carefully remove the mold.

Step 6: Smooth away any sharp edges with a file.

For more concrete projects, check out the book Concrete Garden Projects. Available now from Timber Press.