For animals
Bird feeder
You are probably still in possession of old clay vases that have gone a bit out of style and therefore lead a dreary existence in the attic.
- Seal the opening.
- Carefully drill a hole about three-quarters below the top edge.
- Hang the vases on a cord in a protected place.
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In addition to this variant, there is of course the well-known method of building a bird feeder. Use conventional clay pots for this, which you can paint as you wish. The latter variant is more suitable if you are doing handicrafts with your children.
Alternatively, hang one Tit dumplings(€ 5.49 at Amazon *) in a clay pot and let it hang from a branch.
For plants
Decorated planter
you Clay pot does something look bleak and bulky? With colorful mosaic stones you can transform the planter into an eye-catcher. With your own pottery you give your planter a face. How about a funny one, for example cat? Of course, you can still plant your clay pot.
Little village
Paint windows and doors on small clay pots, decorate them with roofs and chimneys and sprinkle a small system of paths made of gravel in your bed. Create a small town like this. Maybe one or the other ladybug will move in.
To relax
Lanterns
You can get clay for little money in the craft store. If you are not yet very familiar with the subject, small lanterns are suitable for getting started. Simply form small cups for this and provide them with a hole. Then put a tea light in it.
Wind chimes
Those who are a little more experienced can make small tubes with different diameters. You attach this to a clay plate on a string, hang it on a tree and let the wind make music.
