Cement is a powder like substance used in building construction. It is one of the basic materials, which is generally ordered in bulk during construction. Some quantity may remain unused. Don’t consider this leftover cement from home construction as a waste. Cement can take any shape you desire. Mix cement and water together to make paste like consistency. Pour it into the casting mould of your choice to create awesome small DIY items. The mould shapes can be made out of paper, cardboard, plastic bags, bottles, containers etc. as per your liking and imagination. All images in photo grid above are actual, projects done on own. Cement crafts are easy to do and inexpensive. With leftover from one open bag of cement, you can make many items.
Alphabets (with cardboard) - The concrete alphabet is made with the cardboard cutout. Draw the letter on the cardboard and make the mould 3D (with walls). The size should be thick enough for the alphabet to stand on its own. Personalize your home and office with concrete initials.
Candle Holders (with zip-lock bag, paper mugs) - To make cement pillow tealight holder, fill zip lock bag with cement and place the tealight on the top with little pressure and let it set. For tall candle stand, use paper mugs. Fill concrete in the mug half with candle at the center. Remove the mould after 24 hours.
Planter (with cardboard) - Planter is made with two different sized boxes. One box slightly bigger than the other. Pour cement to create the base inside big cardboard box. Place small cardboard box and fill the side gaps with the cement. Let it dry for full day. Pull out the mould.
Ring Cone (with paper) - Roll the card sheet paper to make cone shape and pour cement inside. Let it set and peel off the paper when cement hardens.
Jar (with empty tape roll) - Jar is made with roll of two different sizes. The packing tape roll gives the perfect round shape to the jar.
Bookends (with cardboard) - Bookends keep books upright on the table. Geometrical concrete bookends such as triangle, hexagon, or rectangle are not difficult to make and look elegant.