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By Lynda Hagenson

Have you ever had one of those moments where a great idea hit at a really odd time? I had that happen recently when I cut a tree in our yard. After taking it down to about three-feet tall, it dawned on me that this would be a fabulous place for a birdbath. In a short period of time, I found myself with a delightful yard decoration. Want to add a decorative birdbath to your home? Here’s how I made mine.

I purchased a plain birdbath top for about $12.00 from my local hardware store and began the short seven-step process.

1. Using mortar, I attached the birdbath to the top of the tree stump. (Here’s a tip: I found out later it would have been much easier to work with the birdbath separately by placing it on a table at the right height.)

2. I created a mosaic design by drawing the pattern on a sheet of paper first. Once I had a design to work with I then drew it onto the birdbath using a pencil. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect. This outline is just a general guideline to be used for the tile layout.

3. I then set just a few pieces of tile, measuring between them to ensure a uniform pattern. This is to be certain the pattern is correctly balanced and spaced on the surface.

4. I cut a few leaf shapes out of stained glass and chose several colors from the beautiful Giorbello tile collection offered by WholesalersUSA.com. I also chose a couple of accent gems in different shapes and colors.

5. I then adhered all tiles in place and let the adhesive dry overnight.

6. The following day, I applied the grout giving the birdbath a finished look.

7. I then added a coat of grout sealer, covering the birdbath twice including the bottom. It’s important to use a grout sealer since the piece will be outside and will be holding water.

This is a very easy project! It’s great for both beginners and advanced mosaic artists. The nice thing is that it can be completed in two days (including a day of drying time for the adhesive). And before you know it, you can have an eye-catching new focal point for your yard. (View additional pieces of my mosaic art here: www.MosaicMagic.etsy.com.)

About the Author:

Lynda Hagenson is a talented mosaic artist and creator of gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces. The craft supplies used in this project were purchased from Wholesalers USA who provides unique glass mosaic tiles and glass gems at wholesale prices. Visit http://www.wholesalersusainc.com
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