You can see base is in good shape just in need of some “TLC”
I live in southern Mississippi where the salt air rusts and can ruin metal in no time! No need for those nifty tips on aging and putting on a patina here! I have two iron bird baths, one is in decent shape the other has some thin metal spots and holes in bird tub (that’s what I’ll call it, lol). I would like to mosaic both of them, give them a new paint job and make them look appealing to all my feathered friends. Adding personality to our yard is an added plus! How’s the best way to tackle this project?
You can see base is in good shape just in need of some “TLC”
Peek a boo......see the grass through the holes?
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Hi Liz
i found this link. It was answered back in june. I hope that this link helps you
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/q-i-have-an-old-and-rusty-iron-bird-bath-how-to-fix-for-birds-safety-29932986
happy crafting
I have an old and rusty iron bird bath, how to fix for birds' safety?
Mosaics is very easy to do, the trick is to keep you bits of broken glass/tiles on the smallish side and use a spacer so the the gaps between the pieces is the same, I use the end of a chop stick as a great guide, use a mould free grouting mixture and don’t forget to use a sealant once you have finished and your project is completely dry,
I love to make mosaics with broken china. You can find plenty of chipped plates at tag sales and thrift shops for next to nothing.
Broken china is probably your best bet, you should be able to find curved bowls and cups that will follow the curves of your bird bath walls. Please use non toxic materials if this is actually meant for birds to use, and good luck!
I have some dishes that I love and we’re damaged from Katrina ....they will be perfect! Thanks for reminding me 😊
Thanks so much, you have really inspired me to create a masterpiece with my old, chipped birdbath instead of just throwing it away. I have just completed a Dollar Tree backsplash with various colored marbles in my bathroom and absolutely love the way it turned out. So why don't I do the same thing for the birds??? I shall just stick the marbles in Mastik as before and grout them in place. Voila! Thanks again.
Hi Liz, hope this helps you. You will need to find something to fill those holes with and to give the tiles something to stick to. A mesh patch and fiberglass repair kit will suffice for this. Then you can follow the instruction on this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziDFI5wcU0E