Cracked China? Turn it into a Bird Feeder

Cracked china in the cupboard? Don't fret ladies! Turn that still gorgeous tea cup and saucer into a lovely bird feeder. Birds are starting to sworm our gardens and what better way to feed them but in exquisite style.  I got a chance to turn my beautiful, yet sadly cracked, Vintage Navajo Royal China Tea Cup and Saucer into a homemade birdfeeder.




Her is what you first need to get started:
(1) Cracked China - Tea Cup and Saucer Plate
(2) Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (both the mini gun and large gun work for this project)
(3) Plant Prop- can be purchased from any hardware or home improvement store. I noticed that Wal-Mart and Target also has these in their garden section.

Steps:

1. First, make sure your china pieces are clean, washed and dried properly.

2. Then glue your cracked china with the glue gun; if you want it extra secured you can reinforce the glued areas later with Super Glue for extra hold. I did that to the areas on the cracked china.

3. Once your cracked pieces and glue are done drying, glue the cup and saucer together. Put as much glue fro the glue gone on there as possible. The more the better! Wait for it to completely dry (about 10 minutes to be safe)

4. Next, start placing the bottom of your saucer plate onto the top of the plant prop. Make sure the sizing aligns correctly. If you need to adjust the width of the plant props circle, just take a pair of pliers and make your adjustments.

5. Once you have made your adjustments, glue the bottom of your saucer plate with as much glue as possible directly where the plant prop will sit. Then place the plant prop onto the glued area.

6. I suggest placing a wash cloth onto a high counter or table and placing the bottom of the saucer and plant prop directly on it to dry properly without moving any of the glued areas out of place. This will allow your new creation to dangle off the table or counter and dry by itself.

7. Give it about 20 minutes. You can reinforce the plant prop and saucer with some super glue. I did.

8. Take your lovely bird feeder outside and stick it in the ground by pushing it in as much as possible ( about 8 to 10 inches deep.) This keeps it from leaning. Then place your wild bird seeds in it and enjoy!

Here is a picture of my final piece!