April 22, 2023, 3:20 am | Read time: 3 minutes
If you enjoy doing small DIY projects at home and want to make life better for your pet, the new “DIY for Pets” series from myHOMEBOOK and PETBOOK is perfect for you. In this episode, we create a concrete pet bowl.
Pet bowls now come in a wide variety of designs. Large, small, patterned, and made from different materials–personalized models are particularly nice. And you can make them yourself with just a few resources. In the new episode, we team up with Susanne from “ikarusdoodle” to show you how to easily craft a concrete pet bowl with a name imprint. The video above provides a step-by-step guide–enjoy recreating it!
Make Your Own Concrete Pet Bowl–What You Need
Depending on how large you want the pet bowl to be, you’ll need a corresponding amount of materials. However, the list is quite manageable:
Materials
- Water
- Oil
- Craft concrete
- Cutting template
- Foam rubber
Tools
- Drill with mixing attachment
- Metal bowl
- Bowl (should be larger than the metal bowl)
- Scissors
- Something to weigh it down (such as a wooden board)
- Bucket
- Cloth
- Work surface
- Double-sided tape
Concrete Pet Bowl DIY–Here’s How
Making a concrete pet bowl yourself isn’t too difficult–but it does require time and a bit of finesse. Here’s how:
- First, print the pet’s name in the desired size and font on paper and transfer it onto the foam rubber. Then cut it out.
- Next, attach the cut-out name from the foam rubber in reverse with double-sided tape to the desired spot in the bowl. Then rub oil on the bowl so the concrete releases more easily later.
- Mix the concrete according to the package instructions and pour it into the bowl–but don’t fill it to the rim, as the metal bowl will be pressed into the wet concrete. Rub oil on the metal bowl beforehand as well.
- Weigh it down with a board and let it dry overnight.
- Finally, carefully turn the concrete bowl onto a soft surface. If cracks have formed, you can patch them with moist concrete mix afterward.
Also of interest: 10 Tips for Making Your Home Safe for Small Pets
Watch the detailed step-by-step guide in the video above!
And find everything about “Pets” at PETBOOK.
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