Stepping Stone , Table Top , Garden Art
This contemporary Mosaic Stepping Stone and or Table Top is made with cement ,stain glass, and pebbles. I first drew out a sketch of a butterfly then added clay in the areas that I want to grout in later. I filled the voids with a modified colored cement. I flipped the cast design over and then set it in wet cement. I arrange the pebbles and stain glass around the butterfly design. Finally I grouted the voids, let it dry , then put on a glossy sealer. You can hang this design in a garden setting , use it as a stepping stone or as a Table Top.
Style
- contemporary
Material
- glass
Function
- garden
Meet the Maker
Thomas Ehlers
Stone Effects
About The Artist
Tom Ehlers has always been interested in doing artistic creations with concrete. With his foundation of knowledge of concrete and surrounded by artistic friends, Tom learned to make his first rubber mold of a simple clay carving. From there, using his artistic and concrete construction background, he started his company - Stone Effects.
His focus has been making architectural and garden elements. For over 24 years, Tom has made a living doing what he loves. Starting with the concept on the drawing board,creating the model, making the mold and casting the piece in concrete. Over the years Tom has made over 300 molds of his original designs, architectural finds, and artist - friends creations.
Tom developed his own concrete mix which uses Glass Fibered Reinforced Cement (RFRC). This mix is manufactured to withstand the harshest weather conditions. Using integral colors, various stains and textures, his cast concrete has the style of weathered Old World carved stone.
Stone Effects creates Architectural and Garden Elements. Mantels, Fountain Features, Garden Plaques, Corbels, Keystones, Entryways, Tiles, Balustrades, Faux Bois Furniture, Statuary, Finials, Masks, Leaves, and Monuments.
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I will be happy to work with you to design something to your specifications and desires.
Customer Reviews
Michael Wilson
Aug 2, 2014My wife and I saw one of Thomas's Garden Spheres and decided we wanted a smaller version to make a pendant light. I know it might seem a bit odd, but we love the idea of concrete pendants. Thomas made us a 9" diameter sphere with 2 1/2" holes for light fixture placement. It turned out better than we could have ever expected. BTW - I never write reviews but Thomas's work merited it. Thank you, Thomas! Michael Wilson