@Zanymuse Brenda, it worked pretty good my DH helped me pack the concrete into it when we unmolded it a few days later there were some small holes some places on the face which to me makes it look like it is very old. I planted it up with what I had on hand, next year I will use something else to give it more character. The kit had terracotta colorant I am thinking as it ages it will be more appealing to me right now it seems plenty bright.