This is how the clay potion must be
The clay bird bath must be designed as follows so that it can fulfill its intended function:
- at least 30 cm in diameter so that it can also be used as a bathing area
- starting flat at the edge
- getting deeper and deeper towards the middle
- deepest point should be about 10 cm deep
- rough surface for better grip
- the edge should be about 1 cm thick
- it also has to be waterproof
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This is how the potion can be
The bird bath doesn't just have to be functional. When it comes to the appearance of the potions, they can be painted or decorated with figures to your heart's content. The typical circular shape does not have to be mandatory either. The main thing is that the birds find enough space in it for a refreshing swim.
Pottery bird bath
Whether you are at homemake the bird bath out of clay yourself, or attend a special pottery course is up to you. It depends on how well you know it or how well you do it. how brave you want to dare to do it. Of course, the result will be better if there is a potter's wheel and a competent person guides the work.
No patterns or stencils are required for the pottery of the bird bath. The idea you have in mind is your best guide. Obtain sufficient clay and material for the decoration from specialist retailers. Since there are different types of clay, you should seek detailed advice.
Let the potions dry and burn
Before the potted bird bath can be handed over to the wild birds for use, it must first be dried sufficiently and then burned in high heat. The domestic oven does not reach the necessary temperature of 1000 ° C and is therefore not suitable for this project. Works from pottery courses are mostly burned on the spot.
If you made the clay bird bath yourself at home, you have to burn it to make it durable. Go to a nearby pottery and ask that you burn your work of art.
