Customize Your Birdbath With A Clever Temporary Tattoo Hack

Your backyard is your sanctuary, your own private slice of nature. As a result, you want it personalized to your preferences and aesthetics, whether it's the look of the furniture you choose for your patio or deck, or even the birdbath you pick to attract more birds to your yard. However, finding pieces perfectly tailored to you isn't always possible. Fortunately, with this clever temporary tattoo hack, you can transform a plain birdbath into an eye-catching piece that shows off your style.

Wildlife, nature, florals — these are just a fraction of the designs you can find for temporary tattoos. And the best part? You can apply them to rocks the same way you would to your skin: with just a bit of water. This makes them an easy way to customize your stone birdbath into a statement piece. TikTok content creator @curatedfloralcottage does a great job at showing off just how this project works. To recreate the look yourself, all you need are a few temporary tattoos with your preferred design, a stone birdbath, and a damp rag. If you want your design to last, you can also seal it when you're done by using a product that provides protection from rain and UV rays alike while remaining wildlife safe.

To get started with this DIY customized birdbath, you want to clean the surface area well, especially if it's been outside. Temporary tattoos stick best to clean surfaces that are free of any dirt, grime, or oil, whether you're applying them to your skin in the traditional manner or getting creative with a DIY such as this. You can use the hose to remove any tougher stains before using a diluted vinegar solution to clean your birdbath. Make sure to rinse well after this step and give your concrete birdbath time to dry.

Next, align your chosen temporary tattoo how you want. Once you begin the process of placing it with water, you may not be able to undo your progress and try again. As a result, it's important to make sure you're happy with your placement. If you're nervous to jump in with no planning, you can use scissors to reduce some of the white space on your design for a clean outline, then attach your temporary tattoos with tape. This gives you the freedom to play around with your placement before locking in a decision. When you're satisfied, use the damp rag according to the tattoo's instructions to apply it to your stone birdbath. When you've added all the tattoos you desire, you can follow the directions on your chosen sealant so as to preserve your artwork. Once you've set your birdbath back into its permanent home, you can continue adding your personal touch by choosing from a variety of tall flowers to frame your birdbath, creating an alluring backdrop that humans and wildlife alike can enjoy.