Concrete being an extremely flexible medium, one can create many varieties of textured edges and surfaces. In this howto I will describe how to create a counter top with edge surfaces having a natural stone look and feel.

The technique used imprinted clay on the edge surface of the form to create the natural stone look.

The concrete creation process can be broken up into three important phases. First is form construction, next mixing and pouring, and last is surface finishing. Although all three phases are important the form construction phase is critical and careful considerationshould be undertaken. I will explain the process used to create what I call the butterfly bench.