Pottery is a creative activity that never goes out of style. Even beginners can get a usable form out of the sound. Even small children enjoy using their hands and are amazed at the results. There is very little that needs to be taken into account when it comes to birdbaths; the scope for designing them is enormous.
How can I make a clay bird bath myself?
To make a clay bird bath yourself, you need clay, a bowl as a mold, at least 30 cm in diameter, a few centimeters deep and a 1 cm thick, roughened edge. To stabilize it, you can have the pottery potion fired in a pottery factory.
Pottery at home
Very few of us are professionals when it comes to pottery. In order to create truly successful works, knowledge of clay as a material and practical experience are necessary. The necessary equipment such as a pottery wheel or a kiln is also included.
The bird bath is also a simple bowl. If you don't mind that your first piece might not be perfect, you can make the bird bath yourself at home. Get clay (€24.00 at Amazon) and set no limits to your imagination. You are welcome to decorate the bowl with figures, the animals won't be bothered by it.
Inquire at a nearby pottery whether you can have your work fired there. This is essential for its durability. The oven at home does not generate enough heat.
Tip
By the way, you can also assemble a beautiful clay bird bath yourself from finished clay pots.
This is how the bird bath should be
A pottery work must meet a few requirements to serve as a birdbath:
- it has to be tight to hold the water
- it should be at least 30 cm in diameter
- and be a few centimeters deep
Furthermore, it would be good if the edge was about 1 cm thick. Like the entire interior of the trough, it should be roughened so that wild birds can find support. If the bowl starts flat at the edge and becomes deeper towards the middle, birds of different sizes can bathe in it. However, at the deepest point it should not be deeper than 10 cm.
Tip
If you poke several holes evenly spaced in the upper part of the side wall, you can later pull a thin rope through it and hang up the drinker. Floating high, she is safe from cat visits.
Pottery with instructions
Pottery classes are offered everywhere and regularly. There you will be guided by an experienced instructor. Ask if you can make a bird bath during the course. You usually don't have to worry about how to burn the potions, as this is usually already taken care of.
