Building a DIY birdbath like this requires only two steps: wedging broken branches into the ground and placing a bowl, plate, or saucer on top. Take care to space the branches so that they can support the weight of a water-filled vessel.
Wing It: 16 Approaches to a DIY Birdbath
Welcome feathered friends to your backyard with a DIY birdbath modeled after any of the following inspiring designs.
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Branch Out
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Flying Saucer
2/16The base of this DIY birdbath is a twig wreath (make your own or purchase one from a craft store). In the center, simply set in a terra-cotta saucer, and if you'd like to hang your project, use rope or twine.
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Step Ladder
3/16A terra cotta pot coaster set atop a step ladder makes a thoroughly suitable place for birds to splash. Place potted plants on the lower rungs to camouflage and decorate. It’s perfectly portable. If your feathered friends prefer sun in cooler weather, you can easily oblige.
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Everything but the…
4/16Don't send that old pedestal sink off to the junkyard. Instead, reuse it as a birdbath! To make the basin more shallow, fill it with a layer of pebbles before adding water.
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Stump and Old Light Fixtures
5/16Upcycle a tree stump into a DIY birdbath by screwing the glass from an old light fixture onto it. Seal the hole with duct tape and toss a few stones in for a decorative touch. You’re ready to fill it with water and watch the birds bathe.
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Garden Party
6/16This tiny, whimsical homemade birdbath is just a teacup and saucer attached to a painted wood spindle. Cleverly reusing unexpected materials certainly brings a touch of charm to the garden!
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Cast Away
7/16Cast in cement, this little "leaf" holds a shallow pool. To make your own, position a real leaf in a pile of sand, then cover the leaf with concrete. After drying, you'll be left with a natural-looking bowl that is the perfect size for placement on a deck rail or patio table.
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Brick by Brick
8/16Many homeowners have spare bricks lying around. By stacking these into a pillar, you can build a sturdy DIY birdbath base that needs only a bowl or tray on top to function as the water basin.
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Lighten Up
9/16This quirky homemade birdbath was created by combining a lamp base with a bundt cake pan, then applying the "upcycled" creation with cheery coat of yellow spray paint.
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Tray Chic
10/16This smart DIYer spiced up a plain, round serving tray with a design cut from vinyl. The tray was then attached to a metal plant stand with a few dabs of construction adhesive.
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Pots and Paint
11/16The base of this earthy, freestanding DIY birdbath is a stack of small, medium, and large terra-cotta pots (on top is a big saucer). Want to make your own version? You may choose to inject personal style with paint in multiple colors.
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Flip Your Lids
12/16Sometimes you don't have to go far to find materials that can be used to make something wonderful. This grouping of homemade birdbaths is comprised of stacked stones and recycled galvanized trash can lids. No tools required!
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Bird Shower
13/16Some birds, like people, prefer to shower rather than bathe. Hummingbirds are among that lot. You can make a mister for them to enjoy with a five-gallon container, PVC pipe, a submersible pump, and a few other easily obtainable supplies. Paint it pretty, and get ready to be entertained.
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Mosaic Magic
14/16A trash can lid was used as a concrete form for the base of this DIY birdbath. (The middle indentation comes from the top of a water cooler that was pressed into the wet concrete.) Broken pieces of colored glass and pottery create a decorative mosaic effect along the edges.
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Repurposed Lamp
15/16This eccentric piece of garden art was created by repurposing an old lamp and lazy susan. After cutting the lamp cord and spray-painting the lazy susan, construction adhesive marries them together. It brings color and interest to this yard, even as it attracts beautiful songbirds.
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