How to Make an Outdoor Stone Marker
Stone markers are a natural way to mark the entrance to a trail, path or other outdoor walkway. The natural stone will complement an outdoor path and allow you to enjoy the beauty surrounding you. Making your own stone markers for your outdoor space is an easy do-it-yourself project. The marker consists of three field stones stacked on top of each other. The stones at the base of the marker should be the larger and get progressively smaller as you reach the top. A burnt umber paint will add the final touch to the stone marker. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Field stone, 16- to 18-inches in diameter
- Adhesive for landscape block, stone and timber
- Caulk gun
- Field stone, 12- to 14-inches in diameter
- Field stone, 8- to 10-inches in diameter
- Exterior craft paint, burnt umber
- Craft paintbrush
Instructions
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Place the largest field stone where you would like to locate the stone marker. Make sure it lays flat on the ground.
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Insert the adhesive tube tip-first into the caulk gun. Apply a bead of adhesive to the bottom of the middle stone and center it on top of the larger stone base. Press the stone firmly in place.
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Repeat the process to glue the smallest-diameter stone on top of the middle stone. Allow the adhesive to dry 24 hours.
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Paint numbers, letters, words or symbols on the top stone or along the outer edge of the middle stone using exterior craft paint in a natural burnt umber color. Allow the paint to dry for four hours and apply a second coat.
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Tips & Warnings
Build larger stacks of stones to create larger stone markers for significant trails or points of interest.
Wear work gloves when working on landscaping tasks to help prevent scrapes or abrasions.
