How to Make a Hanging Birdbath

A hanging birdbath will add a unique touch to a garden. Birdbaths are not cheap, but there's a way to have a birdbath without breaking the bank.

Things You'll Need

• quick-set cement
• bowl
• water
• rubber gloves
• hanging wire planter
• large hook to hang birdbath

Instructions

1. 

   Make a hanging birdbath with any size bowl for a mold. Pour some quick-set cement into it. How much cement to use is a matter of judgment. Add some water. Again, this is a matter of judgment. The cement must not be runny so start off with a little water at first.

2. 

   Before making a hanging birdbath, put on rubber gloves. Using hands, mix the water and cement thoroughly. Keep mixing until it starts to set. Pat the cement in the bottom of the bowl. Make sure the bottom is not too thick. As the cement is setting, start pushing some cement up the sides. Do this until the sides are the height you want.

3. 

   Once the hanging birdbath is formed, set it someplace to cure for 48 hours.

4. 

   When the hanging birdbath has cured completely, place it in the hanging planter and fill with water.

5. 

   If preferred, the birdbath can be placed in the flower garden on the ground.

Tips & Warnings

• The hanging birdbath can also be painted or stained.

• Leave the inside of the birdbath as it is so as to not put anything toxic in the bird's water.

• Cement is heavy so make sure the hanging planter can hold the weight.

• Use a large hook to hang the birdbath.