How to Build a Small Water Fountain

Create a small water fountain on a table in your foyer or on a dresser in your bedroom, or purchase a submersible pump and build one on your patio. You can complete the project in less than an hour if you have the right materials.

Things You'll Need

• Small planter
• Fountain pump
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Fountainhead
• Brick
• White rock

Instructions

1. Select a small ceramic planter at least 4 inches deep that doesn't have drainage holes. You can find decorative planters at home stores and yard sales. If you find a planter that you like but it has drainage holes, seal them with plumber's putty or silicone.

2. Place the fountain pump in the center of the planter. Look for submersible fountain pumps at your local garden or home store, or online. Purchase a fountainhead to fit the pump.

3. Paint the electrical cord to match the inside of the planter. Let the paint dry.

4. Attach the fountainhead to the pump. Extend the fountainhead to just above the top of the planter. If your planter is too deep for the fountainhead to extend past the rim, add a brick to the planter and place the pump on the brick. Run the electrical cord over the side of your planter.

5. Fill in around the pump with decorative white rock or other small stones to complement your planter. White is a good option for colorful ceramic planters, but river rock is a better choice for terra cotta planters. You can find decorative stones at your local craft store.

6. Fill the planter with water. Plug in the fountain pump and turn it on. Change the water flow, if necessary, by adjusting the fountainhead.

References

• Selecting Fountain Pumps

Resources

• Building Water Fountains