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Easy DIY Candle Holder Birdfeeders

I used wrought iron candle holders and serving dishes with handles to create these two birdfeeders.

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Finished birdfeeders

To see more: http://www.thriftyrebel.com/2012/08/easy-diy-candle-holder-birdfeeders.html

7 Comments

Becky Blair, NE

Tuula these are so pretty! Now I have something else to look for when I thrift shop! LOL Like I need more things. :^{

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 1
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel Canada

Thanks so much Becky! I know, I know... but it's so fun to make things.

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

Yes it is. The problem is I don't always take the time to follow through and make the things that I buy the stuff for.

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 1
Cathy Conran-Warmels Grand Rapids, MI

why did you use the contact cement instead of the Marine goo? my first lamp birdbath was a disaster because it was too tall and too ornamental. As I decided to cut the top of it down with a hack saw, all the little parts holding the lamp together came apart. I started re-gluing a single small section at a time, but it still fell apart when I put the heavier dish on top. I had managed to remove a long steel pipe from the center that was apparently holding all the littlest pieces together. ...»
It's now not going to be quite as tall and I will keep it for my garden seeing as it's been so abused from trying so many time to put it back together. But I'm not giving up. I'm on a mission to make many more of these

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel Canada

Hi Cathy: For these birdfeeders I didn't use contact cement. I used Marine Goop adhesive which is a boat repair adhesive that is very strong and meant to withstand all different types of weather. I think I only used contact cement in my very first birdbath, which worked, but not as well. Now I use the GOOP for all my outdoor projects where I use metals and glass items. I still take them in for the winter as I live in wintry/snowy country. I have found that some lamps have too many pieces ...»
or are too tall for birdbaths, so taking them apart is a good idea. I sometimes will glue the parts I want to use back together for extra strength. I hope this helps. Good luck with your project.

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
Debby Boyle Necedah, WI

I love that!!

on Mar 29, 2013 · Like 0
Cindy Farmington, NH

Or birdbath :)

on Mar 30, 2013 · Like 0