How to make a teacup birdfeeder

Make a Teacup Birdfeeder

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Gather supplies.  (I am attaching photos from two separate crafting days.   I used both tea cups, and coffee mugs.)

Gather supplies. (I am attaching photos from two separate crafting days. I used both tea cups, and coffee mugs.)

Put a line of glue down the side of the saucer

Put a line of glue down the side of the saucer

Set tea cup or mug in glue.

Set tea cup or mug in glue.

Hold until it adheres.

Hold until it adheres.

Let set 24 hours for glue to seal.

Let set 24 hours for glue to seal.

When glue is set, cut twine to desired length.  I used three lengths of twine and braided it for added strength.  Start by knotting a loop....

When glue is set, cut twine to desired length. I used three lengths of twine and braided it for added strength. Start by knotting a loop....

Braid the twine....

Braid the twine....

Tie the twine securely around the mug handle.

Tie the twine securely around the mug handle.

Add a package of birdseed for a fun gift.

Add a package of birdseed for a fun gift.

Enclose a hook if you'd like, which will make it easier for hanging.

Enclose a hook if you'd like, which will make it easier for hanging.

  • Tea cups, coffeemugs, saucers
  • E600
  • Twine, hooks
  • Birdseed