Pottery at home
Very few of us are professionals when it comes to pottery. In order to create really successful works, knowledge of the material clay and practical experience are necessary. This also includes the necessary equipment such as a potter's wheel or a kiln.
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However, the bird bath is also a stealthy bowl. If you don't mind that your first piece might not turn out perfect, you can Make your own bird bath at home. Get hold of clay and set no limits to your imagination. You are welcome to decorate the bowl with figures, the animals do not mind.
Inquire at a nearby pottery whether you can have your work burned there. This is essential for its durability. The oven at home does not generate enough heat.
Tips
By the way, you can also make a beautiful clay bird bath yourselfassemble from finished clay pots.
This is how the bird bath must be
A pottery must meet a few requirements in order to serve as a bird bath:
- it has to be tight to hold the water
- it should be at least 30 cm in diameter
- and be a few inches deep
Furthermore, it would be good if the edge is about 1 cm thick. Like the entire interior of the drinking trough, it should be roughened so that wild birds can find support. When the bowl starts shallow at the edge and deepens towards the middle, birds of different sizes can bathe in it. At the deepest point, however, it should not be deeper than 10 cm.
Tips
If you poke several holes evenly distributed in the upper part of the side wall, you can later pull a thin rope through and hang up the potions. Floating high, it is safe from cat visits.
Pottery under guidance
Pottery classes are offered everywhere and on a regular basis. There you will be guided by an experienced course instructor. Ask if you have a Pottery bird bath can. You usually don't have to worry about how you burn the potions, as this is usually already taken care of.
