Making a Concrete Bird Bath | DIY Concrete Bird Bath
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- In today's video I'm making a concrete Bird bath to go in the garden, I'm casting the Bird bath from concrete using plastics containers. I'll take you through the whole process step-by-step.
Make your own DIY concrete Bird Bath for the birds in your garden.
I agree with everyone else, this is very cool! I think most of the "diy birdbaths" are quite boring and they look the same. Your design is modern yet classic, sleek and simple. I love it.
Thank you! 😊
i don't even know why i thought about buying a birdbath. this is the perfect place for concrete.
It certainly is, thank you for watching and commenting 😊
Excellent! Love the design, the simplicity, the execution, and your low-key manner. Well done.
Perfect! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I wanna try making one to use as a ground feeder too. Thx!! The video is excellent!
That’s great, I’m sure they’ll turn out fantastic.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
You are very talented. Love your concrete bird bath. It is beautiful with a simplistic look and elegant. Wish you could make me one.
Thank you 😊
love the simple classic look ! definitely will try the same. i see from other bird bath creators that one should have the final product submerged in water for at least a week to allow the toxic elements of cement to leach out before using it for animals...
Couldn't find a birdbath in the size I wanted, so this will be perfect and a whole lot cheaper. Thank you for this excellent tutorial!
Thank you 😊
Thank you! That’s exactly what I was looking for. You’re a great teacher. Stay safe, the world needs you!
Thank you, that’s great to hear.
All the best
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I made this after watching the video. I found wash basins and a pail at Walmart that worked perfectly. I sealed it with concrete sealer made by the gorilla glue people. I just counted five robins using the bath within one hour. We also have doves and squirrels drinking the water too. Thank you so much for making this video!!!!!
Thanks for such a great tutorial. The thirsty feathered friends was an unexpected bonus, cute.
Thanks 😊
This is absolutely perfect! I love how you explained everything and it doesn't seem so intimidating. Anyone can do it. My Dad taught me to tap the sides to release air bubbles. Air bubbles don't bother me a bit. Just proves I made it myself. Thank you so much!! Big fan from Washington State, USA 🇺🇸
Thanks mate, yeah tapping does help and I don’t mind a few air bubbles either, adds character. Thanks for watching 😊
A large oak tree limb fell from a tree in my backyard and destroyed my 25 year old concrete bird bath. That turned out great my brother! I like some air bubbles. Gives it character. I want to give this a go. Thanks for the video. Chickens and all!
That came out absolutely beautiful! It is perfect! I can't wait to try it. I'll be so pleased if mine comes out half as well. Thank you so much for the video.
Thank you, good luck with yours, I hope it turns out great.
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Good job ! Ive' been doing this for years, I use cheap cooking oil for the 'release' Like to keep on a level surface and i found that putting a couple of house bricks in the insert helps to keep the parts 'stable.
I love your idea for this birdbath. It’s perfect for water, or like you said even birdseed. This is my weekend project this coming weekend. Thank you so much for this brilliant idea!
Very nicely done. You ended up with a beautiful product. I enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for this! My fiance and I followed step by step and it came out wonderful. I sculpt so I even added some designs to the concrete!
Thank you 😊 that’s great to hear 🌱🌱😊🌱🌱
If you want to age it more quickly. Paint it with a coating of yogurt, and let nature and the weather take its course.
The bird bath/feeder came out great awesome job 👍🤙💪🌱🌳✌️
Thanks mate
Thank you for doing this bird bath video😊
Really nice. I love the simplicity of these birdbaths. I also love that you explained the process in detail for us.
Thanks Jimmie. All the best
Kit
I think that I could even do this. Thank you! From California.
basic, but perfect. LOVE It.
Thank you
Boy, the finishing really made a difference. Love this. I’m going to try to make this shallow one with a spray fountain for humming birds. Thank you! Perfect!
That’s brilliant thanks, I hope yours turns out great.
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Simple ideas to give big inspiration!
I really love how this looks, it has a very classic but old-fashioned look. So east, hopefully because I am going to try it!
Brilliant video, and excellent for teaching children about wildlife and caring for it.
Thank you 😊
Great job mate. Best way to remove air bubbles is to use an orbital sander with no sand paper , simply put the vibrating orbital sanded on the sides of the mould 👍
Thanks mate, great tip I’ll give it a go next time 😊
Love this! Really simple but beautiful.
Thank you 😊
I love it. I’m getting ready to make a bird bath. Great tutorial!
That’s great thank you for watching and commenting.
That is a lovely bird bath. Thanks so much for the clear instructions.
Thanks 😊 and thanks for watching and commenting.
Brilliant! This is just what I’ve been looking for. Going to follow this today and make my own, thanks! Ps love the inquisitive chickens 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓
That’s great thank you 😊
Very attractive bird baths and terrific instructions - on the hunt for molds and hope mine turn out as beautifully as yours.
Thank you, good luck with yours.
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The wind got up terrible tonight in SW Scotland 🙀🙀 Great bird bath 😻👍
Thanks, it was really windy here in mid Wales last night too.
That's beautiful,thanks
Love it. Fits in perfect with my zen themed yard
Very nice. I was considering buying a birdbath but I think I'll make one of these. Thanks for posting the video.
That’s great, thank you for watching and commenting.
I love that you shared this video on making your own bird bath. Many thanks! I will definitely try this!
Thanks, I’ve got some new designs now 😊
Awe awe love those chickens. I was a farm girl long time ago and raised some chickens. Boy those brown eggs are the best as they have rooster love in it.
That’s great thank you for watching and commenting 😊
Loved it - nice and simple. Loved that your chickens gave your project their seal of approval:)!
Thanks 😊
Love the video. No tools needed and easy to follow. Great job on the birdbath/feeder. I'm going to make a couple myself.
That’s great thank you 😊 I hope yours turn out well.
This is a great idea! These are simple and look really nice and you can make them affordably. Thank you so much for sharing this. I live in Idaho and I think concrete is the way to go. I'll be making this.
That’s great thank you. I hope yours turns out great.
Very nice!
Well, I tried your technique, yesterday. I'm going to wait one more day. Wish me luck❤️
Let us know how it turned out.
Good luck I hope it turned out great, thanks for watching and commenting 😊
LOOKS FANTASTIC. Also love the rooster crowing in the background.
Thank you 😊
Your chickens getting a drink. Cute
hahaha, love the cute chicken. I ll definitely make one for my birdies in the garden, the bought ones are so expensive and my dried-mealworm-spoilt blackbirds are so territorial that i need SEVERAL bird baths in my garden so each male has his own....
Hope yours turns out great, thanks for watching and commenting 🌱😊🌱
Thank you for an easy to follow video, it gave me some ideas. I'm not sure about using any types of lubricants for the inside as birds and other wild life will be drinking water from it but... I think I'll put a glass tray to make the inside "bath" part and just leave it in the concrete for the finished product instead of taking it out. Hopefully that'll work as the inside of the bird bath. Thanks again! :)
Thank you, I now use vegetable oil as a mould release, works much better and not harmful.
Your idea sounds good, good luck.
Thank you so much. This is precisely what I was hoping to find! A DYI concrete bird bath that even I can manage :) Love it!
No problem thank you for watching and commenting.
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Love the chickens best ..Like the idea but concrete reminds me of when I did my path for the car to stand on.The birds gave their approval👍
Thank you! Such a fun project.
Thank you 😊
Great explanation! Very useful for me who did not make things with ciment. Thank you.
Thanks 😊
Really liked these bird baths. I was only talking to my father in law at the weekend saying we wanted to get a decent bird bath. Going to make one for me and one for him in the next few weeks. I really like the finished project. Thanks for sharing.
That’s great, I’m making circular ones too with plant pot trays. Thanks for your comment and good luck with your birdbath
Really great, the birds love shallow baths. I tried to get one like that from a garden centre. Oh if only I could buy your one I would.
Thanks, if your close to Mid Wales I’ll make you one.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
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I’m near Newtown, about 1.5hrs from you.
Your chickens are adorable 😻😻😹
Thank you
Very cool technique. I've had good luck with vegetable oil for a mold release. I'm going to The Dollar store tomorrow and get some of those trays. Thanks for sharing the process.
Thank you, yes vegetable is what I use now, good luck hope yours turns out great.
good job, you can also get coloured powder dyes to add to the mix or lime powder to make it white
Thanks, I’ll have to check that out. 🌱🌱🙂🌱🌱
Corvids are attracted to darker colors
Really nice job!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you 😊
hey mate thank u so much for WD40 idea. i try to make something like this with pot and i was worry how to prevent it from sticking plastic to cement .. thanks
I think it looks great! The best one of seen on you tube! I will be making this!! Thank you!
Thank you Sarah 🌱🌱🙂🌱🌱
I love it! Good video! Hello to you and your family (chickens included) from my little homestead in northwest Florida, USA.
I enjoyed your video. Love the
Rectangle shape better than round. Am going to try this as soon as it warms up a bit. Thank you
Thank you, that’s great 😃 good luck with your birdbath.
Love the look, love the price, and I can make a few
Best one I've seen so far for looks and ease of making! ❤
Thank you 😊
Really like this birdbath, and thank you for the tutorial!
That's great! I'm going to make that. Thanks for the video.
That’s great, thanks for watching
Funny scene where the molds were left next to the toilet. Good job. I'll try it.
😂 thanks Donna
Thank you! I really like this clean basic design and I’m looking forward to making one myself.
Thanks, hope yours turns out great.
This is very nice, I'll be making one for sure. Need the chickens to assist tho😂❤❤❤❤❤❤
great idea! fir here, in LA, I'd set it up a little higher for protection ( cats etc)
Thank you, I like them low so the chickens can reach.
Just the inspiration I needed! Thank you
Thank you 😊
Love the simplicity of the design.
Thank you 😊
I like the way you explain step-by-step thank you
Thank you
This is wonderful! Could you use ready mix cement? Also, would there be a way to make the bottom a little rougher? It seems like my birds don’t like a slippery bottom. I have a cement bird bath with ridges and it is their favorite.
Hi, yes you can use ready mix concrete I have used it myself with ok results. If you take the top tray out before it’s fully set you can rough up the concrete with a scraper I’ve also done this.
Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Thank you! Youve been very helpful! We will definitely be trying this!
Both of them look perfect to me .
Thank you 😊
Great idea!! Turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing!😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Love it! I was just looking at some....boy are they pricey! I have well water too, so I hate to buy something fancy and ruin it with the hard water buildup. Concrete will be a great option....now I just have to find some plastic containers 😃👍
Thanks, I suggest looking in discount store, pound/dollar shops or garden Centres for the small waste bins & cat litter trays or plant pot trays.
Nice ! Thanks for posting. Does the top just sit on the base without attachment?
Thank you, yes it does, the weight of it makes it sit very stable.
Very clever and easy, thanks for that!
Very, very nice job. That is going to be my next project. And I love the Chickens, totally adorable. Thank you from Florida. 👍🐓🐦
That’s great, thank you
Fantastic!!! Congrats, I'll definitely be giving this a go, thanks very much 👍👍👍
That’s great, thank you 😊
Excellent Job
Thanks for sharing
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Same here. Exactly what I want. Thanks.
Great works
Thanks mate
Very simple, perfect design.
Thank you 😊
Thank. you. I love the shape o the top
Great video!. Gave me lots of ideas and confidence. I guess the amount of water depends on exact type os sand etc? Thnx a lot.
Thank you, Yes I’m sure it varies, I just mix it in slowly until I get the desired consistency.
Glad you found it helpful
Thank for commenting
Nice pot you made
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Great job! Think I'm going to give it a try.
A job well done
Excellent work, very nicely done thank you sir for your post
Thanks 😊
I have been wanting to make a bird bath. This looks easy enough to do and a nice simple look. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🥰
No problem thank you for watching and commenting.
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Where did you get the bins you use to make the top part?
Nice job Kit it looks great!
Thanks Gareth 😀
great for the hedgehogs etc,lovely video,thankyou.
gonna make one for hedgehogs without the stand.Loved the vid,welldone.
That’s great, thank you 😊
Just found you. I have watch several videos. Some don't realize that using wheelbarrow will make the job easier to mix concrete in.
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Well done. This is beautiful
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Really awesome....so nice and smooth!
Thank you 😃
Great job, these came out perfect!
Brilliant idea definitely going to have a go at making one all the best from Dave in Borehamwood great video 👍
Thanks Dave, I recommend you use vegetable oil and not WD40 as so many people have pointed out to me 😂. I’ve also made some bonsai pots . and a circular bird bath that I’ll do a video on soon.
All the best
Ah!! Happy !! Greetings from India!!
Speedy world,But your demo is relaxed me. Thank you.
That’s great, thank you 😊
All the best
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i really love this. very clever. thank you
Thanks 😊