A birdbath makes your garden look better.A bowl of water that is elevated off the ground is all that you need for a birdbath.You can build your own with household supplies.
Step 1: Large level stones can be found.
You need to be able to stack the stones to make a sturdy base for your bath.Large and flat stones are what you should look for.
Step 2: There are stones to stack.
Stack the stones you've found one on top of the other.They need to be arranged so that they are level.As you try to match the jutting edges in some rocks with the gaps in others, it will be like a puzzle.
Step 3: The pillar should be a few inches off the ground.
Birds use bowls on the ground as birdbaths.It is not necessary for their birdbaths to be very high up.
Step 4: The trashcan lid should be placed on top.
The trashcan lid should be placed on top of the stones once they are fairly level.You need to pile the stones high.Creating a level surface for the lid is your priority.The lid should be deep enough for you to fill it with water and wide enough that you can put a large stone in the center and still have room for birds to get inside.It's a bad idea to have more than 2 inches of water in a birdbath.
Step 5: The lid should be secured with a stone.
Place a heavy stone in the center of the trashcan lid to hold it in place.The stone should be centered or it will throw the lid off.
Step 6: The lid should be filled with water.
The lid needs to be filled with water.In no time, the birds should show up.
Step 7: Purchase the materials you need.
You will need a clay saucer and terracotta flower pots.They should be 12 inch (30.48 cm), 14 inch (35.56 cm) and 16 inch (40.64 cm).There is a clay saucer with a diameter of 20 inches.Purchase constructional glue.It is necessary to glue the saucer on top of the pots.Purchase paint if you want to decorate your birdbath.It's possible to give your birdbath a nice shine and protect it from the elements.You can make your own birdbath with paint.
Step 8: There are pots and saucers.
There are rough edges on the outside of the pot.Rub the jagged edges.
Step 9: Apply a coat of paint.
This will give the surface a shine.Then apply it to the paint brush.Run the brush over the pot to apply a light coat of sealer.Allow the coat to dry in the sun and then sand it off.This step will add to the visual appeal of the bath.
Step 10: The pots need to be painted.
The pots can be painted with original designs to make the bath look better.While the pots are stacked, draw a line with a pencil so you know what to look for.It's a good idea to apply a sealant after the paint job is done.If you draw the line, you will know what isn't visible and can save yourself time painting areas that will be covered up.You can change the colors of the pots.You can even paint designs that cross over from one pot to the other with the lines.
Step 11: There is a dry spot to place your birdbath.
If the bath is not placed directly on the dirt, it will hold up longer.It's ideal to have a wooden patio or level piece of stone.
Step 12: The pots are upside down.
Place the largest pot on the ground.The other pots should be placed on top of it.
Step 13: The saucer needs to be Glued to the pot.
The saucer would rest on top of the smallest pot.If it is secure, let it dry for 24 hours.You don't have to glue the pots together.Without applying glue, they should be secure.You can deconstruct and move the birdbath if you don't glue them together.
Step 14: The saucer should be filled with water.
To bring the birds over, fill the lid with water.Place rocks in the saucer so that the birds can see the depth of the water.They will be more likely to use their new amenities.
Step 15: There are four sturdy branches.
You will need four branches for this birdbath.If you remove some from a tree, they will be relatively fresh, without any rot.The branches should be large enough to be staked in the ground and still elevate the bowl by a few inches.To support a bowl, the branches should be at least 2 inches wide.
Step 16: Put the branches into the ground.
The branches should be equidistance from each other.Push them into the ground so that they can be staked in the dirt.To help place them underground, you might want to dig up some dirt and fill the holes around the stakes.Balance the bowl on the stakes to get the distance right.To get optimal balance, they need to be from each other.When you have found a good location, mark the ground and begin hammering your branches in.
Step 17: There is a bowl on top of the stakes.
The bowl should be on top of the stakes.It needs to be well-balanced between the four branches.It is best to use a bowl that is not valuable and won't break.It's an excellent choice to have a wooden bowl.
Step 18: Put water in the bowl.
If you want to balance a deep bowl on top of the stakes, do not fill it all the way.It's ideal for a bird bath to have 1-2 inches of water.