I just wanted the look and durability of heavier material.ģrd) If your kaleidoscope came with a mounting bracket as mine did you should be able to adapt this to the bar stock by drilling and tapping a mounting screw on the end. ornamental bushes, and plants with vibrant kaleidoscope flowers. I used heavy bar stock not because the kaleidoscope weighs a lot. This held the bars stock tightly into the base of the birdbath. Please Note: The color may be slightly different from the picture because of different display device. Size: about 14mm long, 10mm wide, 3mm thick.
I cut a hole on one side of the birdbath post and drilled and tapped a 1/4-20 hole in the end of the brass bar stock. Kaleidoscope Flower Pattern Glass Oval Flatback Cabochons for DIY Projects, Mixed Color. This is where you may need to be creative as to how you mount the kaleidoscope on the base of the birdbath. Depending how thick you went with the bar stock this may be a little bit if a challenge, I was able to use a mechanical roller but you could try to bend it over your knee or in between a sturdy support on a vice. ( a few inches from where the flowers are is best)Īt this point I bent the brass bar stock to arc shape I wanted so I had the rough position figured out. Ģnd) Hold the kaleidoscope up to the pot and measure about where you would like the kaleidoscope to be positioned. If it not flat on the bottom you may need to use wood shim and glue so the turntable sits flat in the birdbath tub and the flower pot sits on top of that.make sure the pot will spin freely. We will contact the recipient to coordinate that their gift will be left at the front door or other safe location. use your green thumb instinct on this!! keep them low profile if you canĭremel tool with cut off wheel, drill and bits, 1/4-20 tap and assorted 1/4-20 bolts, wood shims and glueġst) start by laying out the birdbath which is going to be the base. COVID-19 Update: Were still delivering your love To help ensure the health and safety of our community we have transitioned to 'no contact' delivery and curbside pickup. 5 thick brass bar stock from McMaster -Carr ( about $50.00 ) you can go cheaper if you use steel flat stock but I wanted the look of the brass.Ī nice flower pot that is low profile ( about 12" 14" in diameter) I found one at Home Depot for $15.00įlowers. You could make one also ( that will be another Instructables episode)īird Bath - get the heaviest cast iron one you can find, I picked up one at Walmart for about $40.00Ĭorrosion resistant turntable- McMaster-Carr part # 6031K21 $6.78ģ' of brass, aluminum or steel square stock ( this will be the support for the kaleidoscope) I purchased. It also came with a clamp to hold the tube. I shagged a brass one on EBay for $30.00 that was 12" long and 2" diameter and had stainless steel reflectors inside.
Here is a list of the material you will need:Ī metal ( brass) kaleidoscope that can handle weather.
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