How Do You Make A Birdfeeder From Plastic Champagne Glasses?
The shape of a plastic champagne glasses translates easily into an attractive birdfeeder. The wide opening of the goblet allows room for plenty of birdseed as well as plenty of perch space around the rim. Decorate your patio or a wide deck railing with a row of champagne-glass birdfeeders and enjoy a continuous stream of feathered diners. Fill the champagne glass with water and place it upright in the freezer. Allow the water to freeze completely. This will make it easier to puncture water drainage holes for the birdfeeder without breaking the plastic. The ice will provide a solid surface against the plastic so that the plastic will be less likely to bend and crack. Turn the frozen champagne glass upside down on a flat work surface. Make three to four holes in the goblet just above the stem with a penny nail and a hammer. Allow the ice to thaw enough to remove it from the champagne glass. Paint the outside of the plastic champagne goblet, stem and base in vibrant colors, similar to a m
