The concrete is made from gravel, sand and cement and poured into molds made of rubber and fiberglass. Once it has set, it’s pulled from the mold and left to thoroughly dry.

They even make molds and sell statues as the company Art of Stone. But nothing is as tricky as making sure that the little guys in pointy hats don’t come out leaning to one side.

The business has been throwing parties for the concrete statuary industry for the past 12 years. Those in the business would go to trade events, mold auctions and paint sales and it just wasn’t ...