Instructions, ideas, tips and tricks

What can a potion come from?

The simple bowl shape makes it possible that a bird bath can be made from a wide variety of materials. There are of course a few subtle and not always insignificant differences. So the price for the material procurement plays a role. The effort and the processing and feasibility at home also have a say.

Whenever possible, however, your own taste should decide. It is also ideal if the potion blends in harmoniously with its surroundings. You can use the following materials.

• Stone or Stone casting
• concrete
• volume
• weather-resistant wood
• metal

Stone and clay

Beautiful bird baths can be formed from stone and clay. Many small figures can also be made from clay, which can be attached to the potions as external decorations.

Clay and stone water points don't have to be absolutely perfect. Often this is what makes them so special. However, experience is an advantage here. Special tools are required when working with stone. Working with clay requires knowledge of the material. A turntable is useful and an opportunity to burn the finished works is essential.

Alternative: bird bath made from clay pots

Maybe you have some old clay pots lying around somewhere. One Bird bath made from clay pots can be "put together" more easily by laypeople than a complete one Making bird bath from clay yourself. You need:

• 2 large clay pots
• a very large coaster made of clay
• tile glue
• Possibly. Color to embellish

Instructions for construction

1. Clean the pots and trivet and let everything dry again.
2. Place the larger pot with the opening facing down.
3. Generously coat the bottom of the pot with tile adhesive.
4. Place the second clay pot on top. So that its opening points upwards and consequently both pot bottoms touch.
5. Coat the edge of the top clay pot with tile glue and then stick the trivet on it. Its opening should be facing up.
6. Let the construction dry.

Concrete and stone casting

Every reasonably patient and carefully working do-it-yourselfer can build an elegant bird bath with concrete and cast stone. This is first poured into the mold and, after drying, smoothed and embellished in fine work. You can get the necessary material at the hardware store.

You also need a bucket to mix and a ladle. A brush with which the shapes are painted with oil is also helpful. Usually everyone already has a hand brush at home to brush off the bird bath.

If you want a colorful look, you can get suitable paints in stores and use them to paint small works of art on the bird bath.

Instructions for the basic shape

One Making concrete bird bath yourself is not difficult. This also applies to stone casting.

1. Find two suitable plastic trays in which to pour the mold. They should be of different sizes and stackable one inside the other.
2. Mix the concrete or stone casting.
3. Oil the outside of the small bowl and the inside of the large bowl to prevent the casting from sticking to it.
4. Enter the concrete or Cast stone into the large bowl. Shake it or move the bowl back and forth so that the concrete can spread better and the air bubbles escape.
5. Place the smaller bowl on top and, if necessary, push it deeper into the concrete.
6. If necessary, add more concrete in the space between the two bowls.
7. Let the mold dry for 2 to 3 days.
8. Detach the dried form from the shells.
9. Sand the surfaces smooth with an abrasive sponge so that the birds cannot injure themselves. After that, you can paint the shape.

Set up bird bath

Dedicate to that Setting up the bird bath just as much attention as their manufacture. If it is in an unsuitable place, the Bird bath not accepted. First and foremost, the birds must be able to recognize approaching dangers in good time and avoid them by flying away. Bushes are an advantage, but they are only allowed to be about 3 m away. In addition, the drinking trough may only be placed on a mowed lawn or raised on a stand.