How to Turn Household Finds into a Charming Birdbath

Woman s Day

By Woman's Day Staff



TIME 20 min + drying time

COST $20

Materials

Screwdriver or pliers

Large metal pot lid (ours was 14" in diameter)

Epoxy (optional)

Strong adhesive (like Gorilla glue, $9; GorillaTough.com)

Large pillar candle holder (ours was 20" tall)

Newspaper or dropcloth

Outdoor spray primer

Outdoor spray paint

Small stones (optional)
Photo by Johnny Valiant

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Directions

1. Use a screwdriver or pliers to remove the lid's handle from the pot. Plug the remaining hole with epoxy, if necessary.

2. Add a liberal amount of adhesive to the top edge of the candle holder. Invert the lid and center it over the candle holder; press into place. Let dry completely.

3. On a covered surface in a well-ventilated area, prime entire birdbath with spray primer. Let dry.

4. Apply 2 or 3 coats of spray paint; let dry between each coat.

5. If your pot lid is deep, add a few rocks for birds to perch on. Fill with water.

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Meet the crafter
Former teacher and Kentucky native Gail Wilson uses MyRepurposedLife.com to chronicle her smart and stylish fixups of curbside castoffs.

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Prop styling by Erin Swift. Spray paint: Montana Gold Malachite Light (6120), $10.50; at Michaels Stores.

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