Concrete Garden Art: Sand Cast Leaves and Hypertufa Troughs
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Sandcast Leaves

How to sandcast a leaf in cement to make a bird bath
A sand and cement mixture, containing a bonder/fortifier, is applied to the back of a leaf, which has been molded over sand.
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A sand and cement mixture, containing a bonder/fortifier, is applied to the back of a leaf, which has been molded over sand.
Cement sandcast elephant ear leaf
A base is added for freestanding leaves.
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After about 3 days, the leaf is removed, revealing the impression left. Each leaf is unique, since the leaf is destroyed during the removal process.
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My initials and the year the leaf was cast are carved on the back.
Handpainted sandcast cement leaf
A durable non-toxic outdoor paint for concrete is applied after curing, which takes about 3 weeks. It then has two coats of an outdoor lacquer. It is not recommended to leave painted cement pieces outdoors during freezing temperatures. However, they are fine on a porch, protected from snow and ice.

Many Uses for Home and Garden

Cement caldium leaf bird bath on stake
Some leaves can be attached to copper stakes (pipes). This shows an attached copper "whirl" for growing vines.
Cement colocasia leaf used as a platter Sheila's Concrete GardenI can't sell these as food safe, but they can be used indoors for nuts, fruit or candy.




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Online orders include an adapter for fitting the leaf onto a half inch copper pipe.
Sandcast cement cabbage leaf bird bath used in a flower pot
Bird bath in a planter.
Leaf butterfly bath used in a planter. Sheila's Concrete Garden
Smaller leaf baths can be attached to a copper "stem" for planting in the garden or a pot. Good for small birds and butterflies.
Sandcast handpainted cement hosta leaf
Bird bath on a garden stone.
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Bird bath on a stand.
Wall Art
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Wall art pieces come with hangers for displaying on walls, fences, and gates.
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Caladium leaf on an archway.
Handpainted cement caladium leaf used for wall art
On an easel for tabletop display.
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Tobacco leaf framed by the customer, RJ Reynolds.
Elephant ear plaque, customized for anniversary giftEngraved steel or granite plaque

Handpainted sandcast leaf candle holderCan also be used with a candle or glass dish

Unpainted Leaves
Sandcast hosta leaf used in a bird bath
Sandcast fatsia leaf used in a fountain
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Unpainted leaves can be used in bird baths or fountains, and can be left outdoors year round.


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