Teacup Bird Feeder Project: How To

This project will not only add a touch of charm to your garden, it’s a great way to use those pretty china teacups and saucers you picked up at thrift markets and garage sales. I love how the teacup holds the birdseed while the saucer makes a convenient perch for the birds (and catches stray seeds). Here’s the easiest way I’ve found to make these…

How To Make A Teacup Bird Feeder

Materials Needed:

Teacup Bird Feeder With Sprouting Seeds

• Teacup & Saucer
• 1/2″ Copper Tubing (Length will be the height you want the bird feeder to be plus a few inches)
• Copper Tubing End Cap (to fit the tubing)
• Epoxy Glue (clear)
• Copper Cutters
• Bird Seed

Directions:

• Turn the teacup upside down and glue the saucer to the bottom of the teacup.
• Glue the end cap to the bottom of the saucer.
• Allow to dry for 24 hours.
• Stick the copper tubing a few inches into the ground where you want the bird feeder placed, fit the teacup endcap onto the tubing. Make sure the copper tubing is in the ground deep enough that the feeder will stand securely.
• Fill the teacup with birdseed.

Tips:

• Position the feeder high enough to be out of reach for cats and other predators yet not too high that it will be awkward for you to re-fill with birdseed.
• To hide the copper tubing, plant the feeder in a flowerbed where it can be covered by tall flowers and plants.
• Instead of copper tubing you can try a wooden dowel or post instead, for extra sturdiness affix a little wooden perch on top to hold the teacup and saucer (glued in place). Paint the wood or treat it to help it last longer in the elements.
• If you’d like to make a hanging teacup bird feeder, use a ceramic drill bit to drill a hole in the center of the cup and saucer (or in three places around the inside edge of the saucer), attach chain(s) and hang from a tree branch.
• Teacups not your thing? Consider using pretty china bowls instead!

Also See: How To Make A Flower Pot Bird Bath.

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