If you’re looking for a fun and affordable way to create a bird-friendly oasis right in your own backyard, this DIY upcycled glass bird bath is the perfect summer project. Not only is it a quick and easy project to make, but it’s also a great project idea for repurposing the many old glass vases that sit at thrift stores. The beauty of this project is that no two bird baths will be the same and your garden will look stunning with this one of a kind repurposed bird bath. Follow the easy, step-by-step directions below to create your own thrifted glass bird bath
Supplies for a Thrifted Glass Bird Bath
- 3 Tall glass vases
- 1 Glass platter
- 1 Glass bowl with flat bottom
- Two part epoxy (clear). Click HERE for the exact kind we used.
- Popsicle stick
- Disposable plastic cup for mixing epoxy
We purchased the Gorilla glue epoxy at Home Hardware, but it’s included it with our other favourite craft supplies in the links below.
How to Make a DIY Bird Bath
1. Thrifted Glass
Grab three glass vases, one bowl and one platter from a thrift store. Wash and dry well.
2. Mix the Epoxy
Take the stick out of the epoxy container and mix it very well with a wooden stick or popsicle stick in a disposable plastic cup. Mix small amounts at a time because it dries fast.
2. Glue vase to the bowl
Place glue on the bottom edge of one glass vase and attach it to the bottom of the bowl. Check for drips as you go and smooth any drips out with a wooden stick. Set aside and allow to dry for at least 5 minutes.
3. Glue vase to the platter
Glue the second vase to the bottom of the platter and allow that to dry for at least 5 minutes.
4. Add another vase
Once everything is set and dry, glue the last vase onto the vase/bowl combination and allow to dry for another 5 minutes.
5. Assemble all pieces
Attach the vases of the vase/bowl combo and the vase/platter combo together and let dry.
DIY Bird Bath
And there you have it – a quick and simple DIY glass bird bath to bring new life to your garden oasis. I spent $12 on the glass for this stunning bird bath and I actually ended up selling it on my local buy and sell for $50. What do you think? Would you make this project or buy it?
Any questions! Let me know in the comments!
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