Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder

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Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

30 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder

Top Tip

Don't move the teacup until the glue is 100% dry, otherwise, it may become unattached to the saucer.

How to Make

Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder
Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder
Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder
  1. Pour a large blob of glue onto the centre of the saucer. Place the teacup onto the glue, so that the handle in pointing upwards.
  2. Place the saucer on a flat, level surface and prop the teacup up to hold it in place if necessary. Leave to fully dry.
  3. Once the glue is dry, decorate the teacup and saucer with a pink porcelain paint pen.
  4. Cover the teacup and saucer with a coat of varnish to make it water resistant.
  5. Thread a light blue piece of ribbon through the handle of the teacup and tie the ends in a knot to create a loop.
  6. Put bird seed into the teacup so that it falls out onto the saucer for the birds to feed from.