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Clay Bird Bath
Make this neat bird house using a terra cotta clay pot, saucer, and a few other supplies.


Materials Needed:
  • 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Pot
  • 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Saucer
  • Rub-On Decals
  • Clear Acrylic Sealer Spray
Instructions:
These are so simple to make, and the birds just love mine!

Wipe down your terra cotta pot and saucer with a damp cloth and let dry completely.

The decorating ideas are endless. You can find a neat stencil and paint it, or try sponge painting. For mine, I used simple rub-on decals available at pretty much any craft store.

The only trick is to seal your bird bath well. I use clear acrylic sealer spray. Also, make sure you store your bird bath inside during cold weather months.

Another interesting tid-bit: I made my bird bath to cover the pipe for the septic tank that is in our yard! That is the main reason for it's smaller size, since it needs to be moved more often that a normal bird bath.

- See a larger photo of this craft completed by Your Family Crafts Guide.

- See a photo of this craft completed by Sharon from CA.

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