Or a serving table, or an indoor/outdoor side table. This piece stands 23 ½” tall from the top of the lip to the floor.

I still need to apply the polyurethane this afternoon and I’m still thinking about adding the antiquing medium. Time will tell by this afternoon what I decide. Other than that it’s pretty much finished.

If you’re interested in making one for yourself, here are the instructions and a list of Materials you need for this project.

Materials:

1 large 18 ¼” terra cotta saucer
2 large 12” terra cotta pots
Aleene’s Patio & Garden Outdoor Adhesive
gloss varnish polyurethane
Apple Butter Brown #819 antiquing medium
Acrylic paints – I used Americana Acrylic Paint (it was on sale yesterday for 77 cents per bottle)
Paint brushes
Sponges – Used these for sponge painting
Paint sponges – I will use this to apply the polyurethane

Steps:

(First I took the pots to the tub and gave them all a good rinse and wipe down)

1. You’ll be assembling the birdbath/table upside down. Begin by turning the 18 ¼” saucer lip side down.

2. Glue the 12″ pot upside down on the center of the 18 ¼” saucer, lip side down.

3. Glue the 12″ pot right side up to the end of the other 12” pot, end to end.

4. Allow glue to set for recommended time (I don’t) as I get too impatient to paint.

5. Give the entire piece an undercoat with the desired paint color you will be using.

6. Allow to dry 1 hour before adding the final coat

7. Paint on antiquing medium and wipe off the desired amount

8. Seal the entire project with high gloss polyurethane

9. Allow to dry 24 hours

Tips: If using for a table/serving tray. Use a doily or napkin on the tray when serving unwrapped cookies or cakes. Enjoy.