Saturday, May 14, 2011

Margarita Birdbath (Salt Optional)

Ok here is one of my favs and it is also a fav of the tiny birds in my northcoast garden, the main base is a pretty plate I found at the Discovery Cancer shop..I cemented on a mirror coaster I found at Ross's..then I picked up a martini glass at the dollar store..doubleboiled some wax down and that was poured into the glass...once it cooled I turned it upside down and salted it..the little sheep was an ornament I found in my closet..now to attach..I had a common vase that I turned upside down and glued with epoxy to the bottom of the plate..very simple to get a dowl or broomstick for that matter and balance on it...if you want it solid..stuff the vase with newspaper so it is where you want it and then do the expoxy..whahh lah Margarita birdbath! but,,gently fill with water DON'T spray it with a jet of water as you can dislodge your decorations.. the sky is the limit! oh almost forgot..the shaker I found on sale at Ross's..got two shakers for 3 bucks!

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  1. What a great idea. Any birdies yet?

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  2. Kathy: Do you still do mosaic work? Have you ever combined that with the garden bling?

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  3. yup that is my next project..there are some great ideas to do mosaics in a bird bath with mirrors..thus refecting the water..so many great ideas..so little time!

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