Making a Concrete Bird Bath

Making a Concrete Bird Bath - DIY Birdbath

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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 plastic plant drip trays and a flower pot. I'll take you through the whole process step-by-step.
Make your own DIY concrete Bird Bath for the birds in your garden.
This is a new circular design.

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@kathmagnuson 2 ай бұрын

Took forever to find a simple how-too bird bath. Thanks so much for sharing. This is awesome.

@tjo1491 4 күн бұрын

I’ve got this on my list of projects I want to do, and you did a fantastic job of demonstrating how to do it. I didn’t know about the air bubbles. Thanks!

@jcking6785 2 ай бұрын

Nice job. I’ve made similar pieces using cement, perlite and peat, a mixture called hypertufa which is much lighter than 100% cement. I’ve made bird baths and planters, a couple have lasted 20+/- years.

@lanarivera7521 2 ай бұрын

Ive been debating between hypertufa and cement for a birdbath. Leaning to cement due to porosity and water evaporation. Do you think it makes a difference? Im completely new to this so id love your opinion!

@MRFREDDIEBOY 2 ай бұрын

Finally simple practical easy and durable bird bath!

@marynick530 2 ай бұрын

Love this video! First time viewer, you make it seem doable! First time I have felt confidence to really try a project. Your voice is great, you don't hurry, you don't chat a lot and you don't film a long continuous process. Thank you so much. I will return.

@traciekling2662 5 күн бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you for the thorough explanation for a beginner who has been intimidated making a bird bath for quite sometime. I originally wanted to buy one, but I can’t justify wasting hundreds of dollars, up to a thousand plus on a bird bath 😞. What I’m using now is a an ugly eye sore Home Depot bucket filled with water, and a shallow dish covering the top like a lid with the solar fountain on top. The solar fountain connects to a small hose that goes into the bucket and I drilled enough drainage holes in the dish leading back into the bucket. Thanks to your video, i now have a plan to make one.

@kikay1958 3 ай бұрын

Great bird bath diy tutorial👏Easy to follow instructions.

@wf8933 14 күн бұрын

Nice work, birds and other wildlife will enjoy it.

@denisemabon Ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I will make a birdbath this week. You explain exactly what is needed and everything is so easy to understand. Thank you.

@user-zt5iy8fk7s Ай бұрын

You could use some pvc pipe in the middle of the base to make it lighter and save concrete if ya wanted

@GrowWithKit 25 күн бұрын

Great idea, thank you.

@berylrose3213 2 ай бұрын

Excellant demonstration Thank you and God Bless you.

@patrickwilliams8962 Ай бұрын

Great bird bath video presentation. Would love to see a short video about your property and all the outdoor nature gadgets I see in the background, feeders, mason bee hive?, and the chickens. It all looks intriguing, and you have really good video skills. Thanks.

@chintasrvvegankitchen7761 2 ай бұрын

Looks great! I'm going to try this! Thank you!

@Maggie-Gardener-Maker 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes very simple and great video! Hello from my homestead in northwest Florida USA.

@januarymelody8511 2 ай бұрын

This is great. Exactly what I need. Easy and quick. Thx

@AshleyShell343 25 күн бұрын

This is exactly the style of bird bath I have been wanting to buy, and I've already got a bag of cement, so now just need to find a couple of trays with that nice rounded shape. I haven't seen any exactly like yours before.

@windydawn58 20 күн бұрын

They look like plastic plant saucers, that you put under your flower pots. You can buy various sizes at home improvement stores.

@sherrya6922 13 күн бұрын

So very nice I'm trying to do one now I put too much water in my cement though. Those are very lovely so glad I found your video

@miadarnell1322 2 ай бұрын

I'm gonna make one. Thanks

@cynthiahager7858 2 ай бұрын

Love the extended plate type bird bath, makes it easy to clean and rinse off! Great work! 🤩

@KyAl2 3 ай бұрын

There are so lovely and I like the lower profile.

@bubbyshobby2208 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been looking for a perfect bird bath Thank you for sharing I love both but round would be easier for me to do. I can’t wait to make this. 🙏

@yvonneupshecomes9948 3 ай бұрын

Thank You for a lovely video I will be making a couple of these for my cottage Good looking bird baths

@caroltrego1640 7 ай бұрын

Well done. Love your bird baths. Thanks for sharing.

@GrowWithKit 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@debragrieve9402 Ай бұрын

New sub here. I love how you explain clearly and simply. Great job! Thank you! I'm glad I came across your channel!

@GrowWithKit 25 күн бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@pkaspar78 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@anthonyralph3101 Ай бұрын

Great job.instead of using adatives I just cement wash afterwards.fills all holes and excellent sealer.dries fantastic colour.great also for moss growth.great video.

@louel9272 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Liked and subscribed. I'd copy your work and maybe add some wire screens I have lying around to add to the strength of the basin. Thanks sir!

@irinanatty2105 2 ай бұрын

Love your bird baths! Thank you

@metalgypsy4 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful!! Thank you ❤

@HannaARTzink 2 ай бұрын

Adorable, excellent wiek, beautiful proportions, great presentatio. Tks!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you good tutorial

@selflLivingSLS Ай бұрын

nice that's very good idea it cheaper to to make it thank you

@jesssheteron902 10 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!! I'm setting up my happy place by my koi pnt and a few of these will be perfect!!

@jodiehall4191 3 ай бұрын

Excellent! 👍🏻

@VECAVECA-er7hv 9 ай бұрын

the bubbles looked actually quite good, It reminded me looking at the surface of the Moon with all his craters, also when it has been used for some time and moss grows on it, it looks more authentic, overall good explained and nice job, thanks 🐦🐦🐦

@GrowWithKit 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@shabbysuse7821 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@valoriegriego5212 Жыл бұрын

Howdy, Kit! Sweet project!😃 That's a beautiful birdbath.👍I like both shapes.😃 This is a project I think I'll try! Thanks for the know how.😃

@gigglewithjnl37dyxce5 Жыл бұрын

#birdbathjamaica V

@GrowWithKit Жыл бұрын

Thanks Valorie, I hope yours turns out great 😊

@eleverett77 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@loripatrignani7185 Ай бұрын

Great job!!

@teresabarhadt1797 3 ай бұрын

Apreciado amigo, me encantó..! Muy sencillo y muy bien explicado.! Amo los pájaros, las abejasy todo bichito q necesite un poco de agua.! Muchas gracias..! Desde Argentina , un gran saludo..!!🤗🤗❤❤

@dianaallen658 11 ай бұрын

Both beautiful

@GrowWithKit 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@patriciahogg5763 11 ай бұрын

Nice!! Excellent tutorial!!! Thanks!

@GrowWithKit 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Azzman77 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Kit!👍I do prefer the round baths aswell matey. I suppose you could wait for it to go off a little and inscribe some words or patterns around the rim of the bath. I'm gonna give this a bash I reckon buddy.👍👍👍👍👍

@GrowWithKit Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, great idea actually thanks, will give it a go myself next time. Hope it goes well

@janiceeburrage7624 10 ай бұрын

Just need to mosaic now!!

@tmtrikosko9060 10 ай бұрын

My thought, too!

@user-pp5dk3ol3r 11 ай бұрын

Both look great good job.

@GrowWithKit 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@yvonneupshecomes9948 3 ай бұрын

I love the round shape No sharp corners

@lauriebonfanti3018 2 күн бұрын

Thank you

@paulegan2252 10 ай бұрын

That's great! Thanks. Pre-made bird baths are expensive, so I'll try it with some leftover concrete. Yours look great, but if you want a smoother finish, I bet you could mix up a batch of concrete and smooth it on even after for a finish coat? 🙂 Blessings. Paul

@maureen6710 Жыл бұрын

Must be so satisfying to make something like this...Id paint it as well 😊

@gigglewithjnl37dyxce5 Жыл бұрын

#birdbathjamaica M

@GrowWithKit Жыл бұрын

It certainly is, good idea thanks Maureen

@LadyLuck13 11 ай бұрын

You have to be careful what paint you use. It has to be safe for the birds

@maureen6710 11 ай бұрын

@@LadyLuck13 Of course!

@LadyLuck13 11 ай бұрын

@@maureen6710 if you watch a lot of these kinds of videos making concrete bird baths, particularly ones from overseas, you'll see a lot don't care what paint they use. Glad we have the commonsense to know better

@janiceeburrage7624 10 ай бұрын

They are great.

@user-lx7rf3mn8c 5 ай бұрын

Great!

@catamia123 8 күн бұрын

I wonder if you could add a slurry of concrete mix to the inside of the bowl to fill in all the bubble pockets. ? I like a smooth surface

@susieepstein2726 9 ай бұрын

Love this! Can't wait to do this... I've watched several DIY's concrete bird baths and this is my favorite. Lots of great detail/demonstrations... I greatly appreciate your concern and demo of how to use environmental friendly products. I've seen others use left over plastic sheeting of some kind instead of veg oil... have you tried this? Also love how you didn't paint nor seal the final product. One last question - how long do you have to wait for it to cure before it can hold water? Thanks again - a fan in Texas.

@GrowWithKit 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, 48HRS as soon as it has set it will hold water.

@littlefurrow2437 3 ай бұрын

I vote roundy.

@Heyjaybird Ай бұрын

Ya make taller ones?

@tawanda321 11 ай бұрын

Great work. Please do use gloves to protect those smart hands. Super!!!

@GrowWithKit 11 ай бұрын

Thank you and I will do 😊🌱🌱

@tawanda321 10 ай бұрын

@@davebryant8050 Thanks for assurance Dave. Great to hear your comforting assurance. I also think you're right that the media has its own agenda.

@tawanda321 10 ай бұрын

@@GrowWithKit Cool.

@alimarin 10 күн бұрын

Thanks...would it work to embed some glass marbles around the rim? I assume a full mosaic would not work because it would end up on the underside of the bird bath where it would not be visible. But just on the outside between the inner and outer plate, pressing them in once the middle plate was pressed into place?

@gracenoga4992 5 ай бұрын

Hi there like your video can you recommend concrete mix for a lamp base please?

@lassen4lovers375 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Good explanation. I had a question though...is it possible to add color? Paint after or add into the mix before, perhaps?

@kevinrich5312 5 ай бұрын

If you add colored iron oxide to the mix it will have color all the way through. Can get iron oxide on the internet.

@goldenyearsacres9163 9 ай бұрын

What about something to use for a mould for a taller base? A tall traffic cone was my 1st thought, but it's too small at the top to balance the bath portion. If you could fill the very top with something so the the concrete doesn't go to the smallest section at the top, maybe? IDK, just thinking of what I can use for taller moulds for base. I'm sure someone will figure out a taller mould.

@GrowWithKit 7 ай бұрын

I’ve thought about this a lot, I’ve seen big tall plant pots that I think would work and also you could make something using plywood or sheet plastic.

@abbswinston4258 4 ай бұрын

Oh man, I bet your hands were burning afterwards from the concrete.

@gamemeister27 2 ай бұрын

My uncle was a master mason, mixed a lot of mud in his time. He recalls a time someone on the worksite was working with their feet in the concrete w/o proper footwear (something like tall rubber boots I imagine), and by the time they noticed something was wrong, they got to kiss all their skin from the ankles down goodbye. Portland cement is caustic stuff!

@chocolateenima1189 12 күн бұрын

I still have burns on my arms from being exposed to Portland cement from a job two years ago

@papermason Ай бұрын

Is there any way to make the base hollow? Just so I can lift it on my own.

@GrowWithKit 25 күн бұрын

Anyway you can think off will be fine, someone suggested using an empty bottle, you could also use some gutter pipe, people even add polystyrene to make it lighter.

@AshleyShell343 25 күн бұрын

Would you mind sharing the approximate dimensions of the trays used for this planter?

@GrowWithKit 25 күн бұрын

48cm & 38cm

@ruthnoronha8206 Жыл бұрын

Kit I have a question, here in Calgary Canada we get Portland cement. It’s a fine substandard great for such projects. Unfortunately we only have 40kg bags. Can you suggest a best way to store unused cement?

@GrowWithKit Жыл бұрын

Hi, Ours comes in 20kg bags, I’ve just put mine in a shopping bag and in the shed 😂 had it 2 yrs it’s a bit lumpy but fine.

@jabopy9966 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always kept cement in old plastic tubs that have sealable lids, the sort you get with dry fertiliser in, 😊

@gigglewithjnl37dyxce5 Жыл бұрын

@@jabopy9966 Jamaica birds here #birdbathjamaica

@LadyLuck13 11 ай бұрын

I'm disabled so even small bags are difficult to move around. I've just bought a heavy duty plastic storage box on wheels and it's a great help for moving but is also waterproof so keeps everything from "going off".

@LadyLuck13 11 ай бұрын

@@GrowWithKit I tried that but my hut leaked and I ended up with basically a bag of hard concrete. 😩😅

@pinnergirl Ай бұрын

Can you paint concrete ?

@debragrieve9402 Ай бұрын

You can. Ask for masonry paint. You can also add colorant for cement during mixing, or there are products for staining concrete. I think your stains can be almost any color. Unlike color additives while mixing. Paint sits on top of the surface, but stain penetrates the surface. I hope this helps.

@GrowWithKit 25 күн бұрын

Yes you can, just make sure you clean all the dust and residue off and let it fully dry. It doesn’t have to be masonry paint but it is the best. I’ve used fence paint and various spray paints, all seem fine on the concrete.