DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder

A stainless steel mixing bowl and pie tin from a thrift store were the perfect foundation for this cheery bird feeder. With just a few dollars worth of materials and very little time you can add some color to the yard while feeding your feathered friends.

You will need: mixing bowl / pie tin / permanent marker / drill with 3/8" drill bit / outdoor primer / spray paint / painter's tape / 12" all thread or (2) 6" all thread pieces with a coupler (found in the lighting section of the hardware store) / 4 wide washers with an opening large enough for the all thread / 4 all thread nuts / rope or twine for hanging / birdseed

Begin by thoroughly cleaning the bowl and pie tin. Mark a spot at the center of each on the inside.

Drill a hole in the very center of each using the 3/8" drill bit. Note: Place a piece of scrap wood beneath for best results.

Place a piece of painter's tape over the holes on the inside to prevent paint from getting inside. Lay bowl and pie tin upside down on paper or a drop cloth and paint with primer/spray paint according to manufacturer's directions. Allow to dry completely before proceeding.