Another Backyard Project

[earthmother45]

This old birdbath used to be the bottom of a fountain that I made almost 20 years ago. Back then, you could buy these huge terra cotta saucers for about $10 at Home Depot. I bought three of different sizes and made a three-tiered fountain to put outside our front door. The biggest one for the bottom was 25” in diameter for just $10. Unheard of

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wow

[tagscats]

That is really beautiful!

Re: wow

[earthmother45]

Thank you!

[egg_shell]

It looks great - and those few mirrored pieces really light it up!

[earthmother45]

Thank you. Yes, the little pop of red and gold mirror really make a difference.

[thagirion]

That's amazing. I'm amazed you can make these things. It's so simetrical. I love the sun since I'm a fan of sun art anyway. My character Solan here is the sun god so I love suns. Orange and blue looks great and the small pieces catch the light so well.

[earthmother45]

Thank you. I love suns and the round shape. I like that color combination, too. The small pieces that catch the light are red and gold mirrored glass.

[towerbabel51]

as always, your project turned out very beautiful. this one was for fun, huh??? gorgeous.

[earthmother45]

Thanks, Deb. Yes, just for fun!

[bookglowwurm]

Besides being absolutely beautiful, I'm completely distracted by the bargain prices you got 20 years ago. :-)

[earthmother45]

I know! Things were a lot cheaper back then. I remember Home Depot had just opened in our town here when I bought it. I looked the other day for the big saucers, and the largest I could find was 12" and it was $15.