Upcycled solar powered garden fountain/ bird bath

I love to be outside in my garden. Here, in central Florida it gets HOT in the summer so I wanted a water feature to cool things down. I have a small garden so a pond was out, hence a fountain seemed to be just right. Not having the money to buy a fountain or do the electrical outlet for a plug, I decided to fabricate a one of a kind fountain and use a solar powered pump. I also wanted to use recycled items and make the fountain easy to break down for shipping....yes I will sell them!

materials list:
small solar fountain pump
threaded rod
nylon washers and nuts
thrift store pieces and parts (glass and ceramic)

tools:
hand drill
diamond hole saw bit (next size up from the threaded rod)

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Step 1: Get Stuff, Go Shopping!

Go Shopping. Thrift stores, flea markets, grandma's attic. I look for pieces by shape and color. The top bowl should be fairly deep to hold the pump. In addition to the larger pieces, I look for smaller spacers, candle holders work well. The fun part for me is that I spend very little money and when I bring my finds home I get to play with them until I get the right look.