- This is how clay potions should be
- This is how potions should be
- Make a bird bath
- Allow potions to dry and burn
Bird baths abound. The selection of models is huge. But we often wish for an individual creation that is unique. Pottery is one way to get such a bird bath. It may not be perfect, but it will definitely be unique!
A bird bath should not be made too small
This is how clay potions should be
The clay bird bath must be designed as follows in order to fulfill its intended function:
- at least 30 cm in diameter so that it can also be used as a bathing area
- starting flat at the edge
- getting deeper towards the middle
- deepest point should be about 10 cm deep
- rough surface for better grip
- the edge should be about 1 cm thick
- it must also be waterproof
This is how potions should be
The bird bath doesn't just have to be functional. When it comes to the appearance of the potions, you can paint or decorate them to your heart's content. The typical circular shape does not have to be mandatory either. The main thing is that the birds find enough space for a refreshing bath.
Make a bird bath
Whether you make the clay bird bath yourself at home or attend a special pottery course is up to you. That depends on how well you know it and how bold you want to do it. Of course, the result will be better if there is a potter's wheel and a competent person is guiding the work.
No patterns or stencils are required to make the bird bath. The picture you have in your head is your best guide. Obtain sufficient clay and material for the decoration from specialist retailers. Since there are different types of clay, you should seek detailed advice.
Allow potions to dry and burn
Before the potted bird bath can be handed over to the wild birds for use, it must first dry sufficiently and then be fired at high heat. The home oven does not reach the necessary temperature of around 1000 °C and is therefore not suitable for this project. Works from pottery courses are usually fired on the spot.
However, if you have made the clay bird bath yourself at home, you must burn it to make it last. Visit a nearby pottery workshop and ask them to fire their artwork.