Flower Pot Bird Bath

Craft: Flower Pot Bird Bath

lalala...
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April 17, 2012

I really wanted to have a bird bath in our yard, but every time I found one that I liked it was so expensive. I decided to try and make my own using stacked flower pots and saucers.

Approximate Time: 2 hours

Supplies:

• 3 flower pots (small, medium, and large)
• 1-2 saucers
• white primer
• spray paint, any colors
• E6000 glue
• clear coat

Instructions:

1. Spray all of the pots and saucers with primer. Let dry. Apply a second coat if necessary.
2. Spray the pots and saucers whatever colors you have chosen. Apply as many thin coats as necessary to achieve the desired coverage and color. As I was painting my pots I found that I liked the varying coverage, it had almost a weathered look to it, so I did not continue painting to achieve a perfectly uniform color. Allow to dry.

 
3. Once all pieces are dry, apply glue to the bottom edge of the largest pot, then stack the medium sized pot onto it. Apply glue to the medium pot and stack the small pot onto it. Allow these to dry according to the package instructions for the glue.

 
4. Apply glue to the bottom edge of the small pot and center the large saucer onto it. I chose to not glue the small saucer on (so the I could clean both saucers easier), so I balanced it on the edge of the large saucer and used a rock to support it. Allow glue to dry.

 
5. After all of the glue has thoroughly dried and the bird bath is strong enough to be moved, you can spray it with a few layers of clear coat. It is now ready to go outside for the birds to enjoy!

By lalala... from Port Orchard, WA

Video: Making a Flower Pot Bird Bath

This short video show you the steps to making a bird bath with flower pots.

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Sharon

June 26, 2009

I just wanted to show my bird bath. I got the idea from one of your readers on Thrifty.com. I think it turned out quite nicely.

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Aysha

August 27, 2008

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Question: Bird Safe Paint and Glue for Making a Birdbath?

Mikey Mike

May 15, 2012

Can the person who posted how to make a terra cotta fountain describe what type of paint will hold up outside and not cause any health issues for birds. Also the same question for the glue she used. Or if anyone can help me with these questions I would be grateful.

By Mikey Mike

Answers

janine elise

August 16, 20120 found this helpful

I am not the poster, but it seems reasonable that you might leave the inside of the saucers unpainted; it would still look cute!

 

LuAnne G.

May 18, 20141 found this helpful

Hardware store has a waterproof sealer in some colors, we found one that was for pools ponds/ animal safe to "freshen up" an older bird bath. Worked great just for inside the bowl.

 

Question: Flower Pot Bird Bath?

speaktome

July 15, 2016

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Hello
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 107 Posts

February 27, 20172 found this helpful

any Home Depot or garden supply store will sell a pot made that big in the Garden section.

after that all you have to do is paint it.

 

Question: Height of Flower Pot Bird Bath?

How tall is the bird bath, and if needed, how do I add more height?

By AnnH. from Shelbyville, IN

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susan
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March 25, 20142 found this helpful

The height depends on the size of the clay pots you use. Since the pots vary, so will your birdbath. Just add an extra pot or use larger ones if you need a taller bird bath.

 

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You can choose what size terra cotta pots and trays you want to use. Glue them together with clear caulking, let dry at least 24 hours.