Making Cement Leaf Bird Bath

Diy concrete leaf bird bath.

Making cement leaf bird bath.

This one is my favorite. This diy leaf bird bath project will create a one of kind watering place for the birds in your backyard. Choose a comfortable place to set up your work station. You can take any any big leaves to make this bird bath.

This diy leaf bird bath project will create a one of kind watering place for the birds in your backyard and working with cement is easier than you think. Make the sandpile a few inches bigger around than your rhubarb leaf. Mound concrete in the center of the leaf then smooth it carefully to the outer edges of the leaf adding more concrete as needed. This diy leaf bird bath project will create a one of kind watering place for the birds in your backyard and working with cement is easier than you think.

In the photo i m painting on several coats of a thin wash of acrylic paint. You can get this p. This wash was about three drops of paint to two cups of water. Today we get into spring by making a large leaf birdbath out of cement.

To make concrete bird baths using leaf molds and the sand casting technique you ll need a pile of clean sand deep enough to make a concave impression with the leaf. Place your rhubarb leaf on top of the sand with the under side up. Cover the leaf with plastic wrap. Choose a leaf with deep visibly defined veins pour the concrete mix on a large tray or baking sheet.

Cover the depression in the sand pile with plastic wrap to reduce random grains of sand from contaminating the leaf mold and the concrete mix. It may take some time to create this diy bird bath but trust me it will take your garden to entirely next level. To use your leaf as it is just add a coat of eco friendly concrete sealer such as agrilife kennel seal for protection.