How to make a DIY terra cotta water fountain

The soothing sound of running water features prominently in home and garden decor intended to produce calm and tranquility. Orfeu Buxton, a biobehavioral health professor at Pennsylvania State University says, "These slow, whooshing noises are the sounds of non-threats, which is why they work to calm people." He told LiveScience, "It's like they're saying, 'don't worry, don't worry, don't worry.'"
The folks at Menards have fantastic methods of getting that soothing sound into your home or personal sanctuary, including a small fountain made from terracotta flowerpots and saucers. It's a beautiful cascading waterfall small enough to be a tabletop centerpiece, yet big enough to anchor a corner of a garden refuge.
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For this project, you will need a collection of terracotta pots and saucers, a water pump and hose, a drill and file, sealants, and whatever decorative touches you enjoy.
The first step is to treat an extra-large terracotta saucer with waterproofing sealant, as this will be the base of the fountain. The other saucers and pots need to be soaked in water for at least one hour to make the terracotta easier to file and drill.
Use a round file to make spaces for the power cord and to shape the fountain's spouts. Use a masonry bit on a drill to create holes in the centers of the largest flowerpot and saucer, where the tube of water will go. Watch the video to see demonstrations of these techniques.
Attach the tubing to the pump's outlet and thread it through the largest pot and saucer.
Cut the tubing to size and seal.
Install the rest of the flowerpots in the fountain arrangement. After getting the water running and testing the pump, adjust the arrangement as needed for maximum effect.
The final step is to add finishing touches to the fountain. Use craft marbles, river rocks, potted plants or whatever you find beautiful! Add additional water as evaporation occurs.
Watch the video for specific instructions and demonstrations for creating this soothing fountain of zen, then share this article!
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Resources Menards and LiveScience