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Fiber-Optic Concrete Countertops

How to add magic to cast concrete counters with fiber-optic lighting

By Scott Cohen, The Green Scene

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The Green Scene Northridge, CA

Author Scott Cohen, "HGTV's Favorite Garden Artisan"

One of my favorite outdoor kitchen secrets is building countertops that come to life at night with the help of fiber-optic lighting cables. These cables can be cast directly into the concrete for fascinating effects limited only by your imagination. Use these examples and instructions as a guideline to help create your own party focal point.
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