How to Make a Mosaic Bird Bath Pedestal

Preparation

• 1

  Clean the entire surface with some old rags and white vinegar to remove any bird droppings and dirt from the bird bath. Rinse it well with a garden hose.

• 2

  Place the tiles on a flat surface and place a towel over top of the tiles. Hit the tiles gently with a hammer breaking them into small pieces. If you prefer, you can use old broken china found at garage sales and thrift stores. Either way, the application is the same.

• 3

  Apply the broken pieces onto the birdbath by squirting a small amount of the construction adhesive onto the back of each piece. Place them on in random order fitting them together like a jigsaw puzzle. You can use tile nippers to trim any edges if need be. Let the project dry for 24 hours.

• 4

  Mix a batch of the tile grout according to package directions. Apply the grout to the birdbath, with a gloved finger, pressing it into all of the spaces between the tiles. Wipe the entire surface clean with a wet sponge. Let dry for 2 days before filling it with water and placing the birdbath back into the garden.