Build mini fountains with clay pots yourself - that's how it works

Build mini fountains with clay pots yourself - that's how it works

You will need these materials

You don't need a lot of materials for this pretty mini fountain that can even be installed in the conservatory or living room. You should get this at the hardware store:

  • 2 clay plant pots of the same size with a drain hole in the bottom, size as desired
  • 1 glazed clay bowl, larger than the plant pots, without a drainage hole
  • 1 small submersible pump with matching hose
  • small pebbles or other gemstones
  • Silicone for sealing

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This is how the clay pot fountain is made

And this is how the little piece of jewelery is created: First, add several drill holes all around one of the two clay pots. These should be in the lower half facing the bottom of the pot. Be careful when doing this, however, the clay breaks easily. Now place the clay bowl in the desired location and fill it with water. The small submersible pump - be careful, only choose a low strength, otherwise the water will splash too much! - hide in the clay pot that has not been drilled through, which you place with the open side down on the bowl. Now place the drilled clay pot on it so that the two drainage holes are exactly on top of each other and the water can flow unhindered. You can also glue the two pots together with silicone, then they'll hold better.The hose, in turn, is attached to the pump and passed up through the drainage pipe. Then you can start decorating the small fountain:

  • Fill the bowl with the gemstones.
  • The upper clay pot is also filled with the stones.
  • The pots can also be painted or glued.

Waterproof, maybe colored LED lights provide additional effects and also make the stones shine nicely. After being connected to the socket, the water is pumped into the upper pot and exits from the previously drilled holes.

Tips

A simple mini fountain can be made not only from clay pots, but also from a single, somewhat larger and drilled stone. With the choice of spray nozzles you can achieve pretty effects.