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What you'll need…

  • an old bucket
  • 8 cups quick setting cement
  • Water
  • Shallow carboard box or aluminum cake pan (disposable) size 11X16
  • Stick or wooden spoon
  • Ruler

How???

  • mix cement and 2 cups of water together in a bucket until the mixture is like oatmeal. Add more cement or water if necessary
  • pour evenly into box or pan at least 1 ½" - 2' thick
  • take old ruler and pull across the top until smooth - let mixture sit for about 5 minutes
  • place hands or feet into cement and push down 1-2 inches - immediately rinse hands or feet
  • use stick or pencil to write name and date
  • let dry 48 hours
  • tear away box or pan

    You can add shells, toys, pebbles, jewelry, etc…for added effect.

    These are great gifts for birthdays and holidays!

 


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