PRODUCTION & WORDS Annemarie Meintjes IMAGE Dook
We all have chipped or cracked crockery in the kitchen that we’re loath to throw away, so why not upcycle cups and saucers and plates by making your own bird feeder? The only thing you need to buy is a strong glue such as UHU quickset epoxy adhesive.
Start with the base and build it up to the water bowl:
1. Turn a saucer upside down and glue it to the bottom of a plate as a foot for the feeder.
2. Apply a thin layer of glue to the rim of a cup, turn it upside down and attach it to the centre of the plate.
3. Glue the base of a side plate to the base of the cup.
4. Glue the second cup upright onto the centre of the side plate.
5. Apply a thin layer of glue to the rim of the cup and top it with a second side plate.
6. Finally, glue a deep saucer to the side plate to serve as a water bowl.
