You know, bird bath, hanging baskets of flowers, ceremic things and so on. Well, have you priced bird baths lately?! I must admit I was in sticker shock.
So, I decided to try to make one myself.
I already had in my possession, broken tile I had gotten at Lowes for next to nothing and a plant stand I wasn't using. All I had to purchase was a container for the water and the grout for the tile.
Here is how I did it...
I broke the tile with a hammer. Be sure and cover the tile with a towel or newspaper to protect your eyes.
Arranged the tile and glued it to the saucer.
Applied the mosaic grout and let it set according to the directions.
Sponged it off.
Applied clear glaze.
Glued it the top of the stand, filled with water and waited for the birdies!!
Now I'm itching to tile something else!
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gail
Hi Gail. This is my first time at your blog. I found you at ISVC. Glad you posted there. I also LOVE the birdbath. You could make a similar one and hang it up -- it's truly a work of art. I would love to have you share it at my Wednesday party, the Boardwalk Bragfest. I hope to see you there.
ReplyDeleteI had not idea it would be so easy! Thank you for sharing...I have dinner plates that are chipped, that I love. Have been holding and holding for "something"...this might be the perfect something!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Woo Hoo! Gail! Love the birdbath and your tutorial made the process look so easy. That's my kind of project.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you linked to Woo Hoo! Wednesday and I hope you have fun and come back every week with something to Woo Hoo! about.:)
Found you on TCB. And yes! I, too, have shied away from buying birdbaths because of the cost. They want how much for something a bird's going to poo all over?? I love this idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the birdbath and especially the little niche you created by the tree. So adorable!
ReplyDeleteWOO HOO..I loved it, not too hard and it looks great too! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to the Boardwalk Bragfest! I'll be anxious to see more tile artwork from you!
ReplyDeleteI love it! What a great idea. I don't have a plant stand but I've seen people glue two big terracotta pots together, I could put the container on top of that? Where did you get the Mosaic grout? I would love to try this.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful idea! The finished result so charming. Lucky birds.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's really cute! I started a mosaic project last year, but got discouraged... so it's on the back burner for now.
ReplyDeleteI love watching the birds! I hope you get lots of visitors.
Thanks for your comment about my crib leg table. Too bad you're so far away... it's available! hahahah
gail
So cute! I've been wanting to do this on a plant stand! It would be perfect for our Bring Spring Linky party over at Scraps N' Strings. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is a brilliant idea! Impressive!
ReplyDeleteoh wow! what a great idea. I love how it looks outside... just LOVELY!
ReplyDelete~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
BEAUTIFUL! :) Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteGail, I wanted to let you know that I have featured your boardwalk "bragable" on my blog. You can find the feature and pick up your feature button here:
ReplyDeletehttp://wwwbobbypinsboardwalk.blogspot.com/2010/04/boardwalk-bragfest-features.html
Thank you for linking and I hope to see you again this Wednesday!
THis is a wonderful idea!! Thanks for the tute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I think this would be super fun and I could even get the kiddos involved. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired last week!
ReplyDeleteChelsea
I'm in love with this! super fun and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday! Please join me again on Thursday for another great party!