Hello, I’m not sure if it’s allowed to upload this topic, if it’s problematic, i’ll delete it.. Just wan’t some tips if possible to make a birdbath. I’m planning to make a completely homemade birdbath out of clay and cement. I’ve never used anything like that before and what i’ve found on internet …

Hello, i have good news, some birds liked to bath and drink water from it. That was very emotional¡ Here are the photos: First some Saffron finchs showed some interest at the birdbath. [fotograma-1 (8) (Grande)] After some minutes more, one decided to take a look to the bath and looks like she…

I don’t think a project this small would benefit from reinforcing wire. From my understanding, rebar (or other reinforcment) doesn’t actually make the concrete any stronger. It’s purpose is to prevent cracks from spreading. In this case, any strike strong enough to crack it would likely break it, an…

I’ll try it that way; it will be much more comfortable and attractive doing it in diagonal.

Yes. That is basic chemistry. Fresh cement-based mixes have a lot of “free” alkalinity. Neutralizing it with a vinegar-water solution might be a good idea.

Did it. I should start doing my second birdbath between today or tomorrow

Hello. This is the bath today. Is now bigger. First this is the base. Tomorrow i will doing the walls. Good day to people :grinning_face: [1000096086] [1000096088] [1000096090]

How will the walls bond to the base if done seperate?

I’ll think about how to solve this problem. Nothing comes to mind right now, but i will figure it out as I go. Its late now where i live. I prefer just to continue the bath tomorrow. Not this night

How to make a homemade birdbath?

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Wouldn’t this risk seeds in the water rotting or other problems?

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How to make a homemade birdbath?

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