Take that old tea bowl, and maybe that thrifted teapot, and give them use again. Create an upcycled bird feeder using Krylon® Fusion All-In-One® and Krylon Chalky Finish Tintable.
Everything will be made from the same piece of wood.
Step 1
Using a ruler, or speed square, mark 45-degree lines for the shape of the roof.
Step 2
Using a miter saw make your cuts. You will need the two pieces for your roof, and two more for the backing board and base. (Height of structure is dependent on the size of the teapot and bowl).
Step 3
Glue and nail wood pieces together. Afterwards add additional bead of glue to the pieces and clamp together.
Step 4
Once the pieces are tightly clamped, hammer in trim nails to ensure the structure is secure.
Step 5
Clean away any remaining dust or debris.
Step 6
Using Krylon Chalky Finish Tintable Paint, paint wood pieces your desired two colors. (For this project Blue Burt and Dark Kettle Blast were used).
Step 7
Once dry, spray structure with Krylon Fusion All-In-One Flat Clear for increased durability.
Step 8
Using a glass and tile drill bit, drill a hole in the bottom of both the teapot and bowl. (Note: Add a little bit of water to the spot you are drilling to ensure it goes properly).
Step 9
Once you clean and dry the teapot and bowl, tape off the insides to avoid painting areas that will be in contact with any bird seed. (Note: It helps to stuff a cotton ball into the spout to keep it free of paint).
Step 10
Spray the taped teapot and bowl with two coats of Krylon Fusion All-In-One Matte Wild Honey.
Step 11
Once dry, add a coat of Fusion All-In-One Flat Clear to the teapot and bowl as well.
Step 12
Remove tape and affix the teapot and bowls to the wooden structure through the holes you drilled previously. Use a wood screw and a rubber washer to prevent the ceramic from cracking.
Step 13
Add a picture frame hook to the back of the birdfeeder, then hang the structure on a tree or fence.
Step 14
Fill with bird seed and watch the birds flock to your yard.
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