How to make your own stones - The Oval Mold from HDC -with Miranda & Seppe Pitrone DIY Stones 

That is such a great idea!!! I would have never thought to do this!!! See what happens when we communicate with others. Ideas progress. Thank you so much for sharing this with me!!!

Awesome! They are fantastic! I love them!

She is an amazing influence in the art community and a very kind hearted person.💛💛🍃

Thank you so much! I sent out an order to you today. I don't know why I never got this comment till now. I appreciate your feedback💞🙏

Awesome! I am glad. You could also check landscaping companies for real stones. They sell in bulk😁

Thank you! Cheers!

My helper..yes. 😄 haha. I love the #3. It is perfect for an hour or so painting project. Thank you for taking the time to say hi and give me feedback! I really appreciate it

Glad you liked it!

yes!! 10%off I forgot to say that. :)

Thank you! I love him too :)

He is my sidekick..so much fun

Haha..yes trivets!💖💞

Go for it!

It is a super fun creative process! I am so glad ypu are inspired. I am looking forward to seeing what you create💖

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haha....yes he likes too practice his own words :)

@@MirandaPitrone he's obviously very very intelligent! And you do know that children get their intelligence genetically from their mothers!💝

I see a lot of people using quickcrete which would work outdoors...although I have not yet tried this myself :)

You can check out a ceramics shop for bisque, after painting use an outdoor sealer.

Thanks for the tip!

I do not seal them first..I paint a matte base coat of paint, create my design, then seal with a uv protective varnish. 😊💛🧡❤

Did you purchase your tools from me? Sometimes the sizes vary..depending on the supplier. At my website shop the photo for the listing has the sizes. I cannot post a photo here in the comments.

Goto the 4th photo for the sizes: mirandapitroneart.com/shop/ols/products/set-of-5-dotting-tools-all-angled-bent-angled-styluses-dot-art-tools-painting-supplies-nail-art-tools-diy-kit

Perfect!! Got it, thank you

Angela uses Gypsum which is heavier and grey in color. Potter's Plaster is lighter weight and white. It will chip a bit easier as well.

I use the same measurements..it might just be that I paused the video more on the first batch so it thickened. You are very observant 😉❤❤

Coupon for the molds: www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany?coupon=MIRANDA

I just use a sanding sponge. These have multiple sides and 4 different grits: amzn.to/3qzTmRA

I use a concrete mix. I purchased at Home Depot in Canada and the clerk said to use this - Quikrete Fast Setting concrete mix. I got a 25 kg bag and because there are small pieces of rock in mix, I just sift the small shards of rocks out. This is working for me, but I do plan on going back to Home Depot to find a product that does NOT have aggregate in it. The rocks come out so nice and smooth. I have 4 silicone rock molds large oval, small oval, large circle and large heart. I have ordered another smaller circle. These are excellent molds. And will let others know the next product I find to make rocks without aggregate. Or anyone can check out their local hardware store. Very helpful. But make sure there isn't aggregate in the mix or you will have bumpy rocks on the bottom side, unless you are fine with that! I seal My rocks with an outdoor sealer also - DecoArt gloss varnish is what I am using now. Dries fast, is shiny and seals your painted rocks.

With plaster yes. Gypsum and cement...less so

Overnight is best

From Hdc: Please note - the only items that can ship to a USA address have a USA flag on the item picture - meaning it is stocked in USA. If an item doesn't have a USA flag on picture it means it's in Australia. We're still very short of stock at our dispatch point in Wisconsin and will re-list as soon as stock arrives and is available. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Miranda Pitrone Art thanks for your reply! I love those molds!! Hope to get to order them soon!!

Gypsum is grey. The white is Potter's Plaster :)

That is an excellent question and one that I can answer. I actually sell a lot of the handmaid stones. I let buyers know up front that they are art stones and they are handmade from a mold. But if I can I try to put them on little stands to actually display them like a piece of art rather than people thinking of it as a paperweight. But I also have other molds for candle holders and circular trivets which cell pretty well too💖😉

@@MirandaPitrone thank you so much, you have both encouraged and inspired me ❤

I would not put them outside....I have not tried yet, but unless they were in a safe spot where there was not a lot of weather influence, I would not put them out

Well as an art piece it is fine. I would not use it for out door decorations. I have dropped them and they break or chip. So you should keep them from kids😉

amzn.to/2zdKGru these are the exact ones I use. I use them for stones too

Miranda Pitrone Art Thanks!

I believe they were from WISH

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Apparently during these times she is not shipping here. I have a message into her asking...but Etsy will not let me order either. I will see what I can do

Happy dotting company said it is just temporary. She will be shipping to the United States soon. She has an announcement on her Etsy site explaining

Miranda Pitrone Art Thank You so much for your help. I really appreciate you looking into it for me. I will just keep an eye open on her Epsy account. Sandra

I read it takes two weeks to dry thoroughly

I would not because you will not be able to pop the stone out. Silicone stretching allows the stone to come out with out chipping

Bom Dia. Cada quantidade de água é diferente. Depende do tamanho do molde de pedra e do pó que você está usando. Se você estiver usando Ultracal 30 e o Molde Oval Amarelo É: água Em pó 2,7 onças (76 g) 7 onças (200g) Para o gesso que usei. Era 1 xícara de gesso para 1/2 xícara de água.

I do, but I have a good client list. I have been selling allover the world for 10 years. Keep at it, but also you should do them because you enjoy it. It will show in your work💞💞😉

Probably did not measure as well..lol. It still hardens fine. Just takes a bit longer. In reality now I never measure the water.

@sharonhorton9820 the red scoop is 1/2 cup and the water glass is a 2 cup pyrex.

Haha..I am definitely not upset with your comment. You are free to have an opinion on the matter and I partly agree..it can be distracting. I have had the reverse request of your issue quite often. People asking me to include more of my family. I cannot please everyone and so I do a little of both. I put Seppes name in the title for those who do not want to see him. Then they can avoid it. Thank you for your feedback.

I was not distracted at all. The ones with music is what I hate.

I was not distracted at all.

time spent with little ones can't be replaced ... enjoy every second with them...I loved your video

Seppe was only a GOOD distraction :) Thank you for being such an awesome patient mother and thank you for allowing us to see your beautiful smart little boy! Seppe will cherish the memories forever. Never let anyone make you feel bad for including your child. Plus I love your response to the negative comment. You are very wise. Love your tutorial and I especially love the discount I received by using your link. Thanks!