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Shell Fountain

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Figure A
Designer Katheryn Bieber from Katheryn Bieber Designs shows how to make a tabletop fountain using a punch bowl, large shells and tumbled glass.

Materials:

punch bowl or other large clear container
small water pump (figure A)
large attractive shells
handheld rotary tool
tumbled beach glass
smaller attractive shells or other accent items
distilled water

Steps:


  1. Place pump in the container.
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Figure B
  • Choose two or three large shells that already have a hole through them (figure B), or you can make a hole with a rotary tool, wearing safety goggles and following tool manufacturer's directions.

  • Place the shells over the tube of the pump in a pleasing manner, making sure not to interfere with the flow at the top of the tube.
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    Figure C
  • Add tumbled beach glass (figure C), glass pebbles, or any desired accent item to hide the pump, and reflect the light and the water.

  • Add distilled water and enjoy this simple, soothing fountain. Note: You can use tap water but you may have to clean the fountain more often to avoid buildup.

    Safety precautions - Never leave the fountain operating unattended. Water can evaporate over time and the pump would be ruined if the fountain runs dry. Place fountain out of reach of small children.

    • Resources
    shells

    U.S. Shell, Inc.
    Website: www.usshell.com
    Guests
    Katheryn Bieber
    Craft Expert / Designer, Creative Spirit Crafts
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Phone: 805-708-3161
    E-mail: katherynbieber@starband.net
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