| We all love the sound of running water in our | | | | 1. Following the directions on the adhesive, glue |
| gardens. It is one of the most relaxing sounds | | | | the rubber to go on top of the drain holes in first |
| after a hard day at work. We can drown our | | | | and second pans. It is better to use a piece that |
| aggregation and issues in the fountain rather than | | | | will go on top of the bottom of the pans. Usually, |
| in martinis. Or at least be happy with the fountain | | | | you will need to let the glue dry for several hours |
| and the martini simultaneously. Fountains can be | | | | before proceeding. |
| ornate three-tiered, 8' high, metal or concrete | | | | 2. After the glue has cured, pierce a hole in the |
| types or simple submersible pump-driven water in | | | | rubber on the second pot big enough to hold the |
| an ornamental pot or fountain head. Building a | | | | pump hose. |
| simple yet good fountain can be done in an | | | | 3. Pierce three holes in the side of the second pot. |
| afternoon. | | | | These should be about one third down the side |
| Required Tools: | | | | and in what will be the front. |
| Fountain Pump | | | | 4. Pierce the smallest pan around the side in |
| Hose or Pipe | | | | various places to enable water to get in. Now |
| Required Materials: | | | | pierce a ring of holes, close together around the |
| 3 Pots: 1 large pot for the rear pool | | | | rear of the pot and tap the bottom out so the |
| 1 medium pot, preferably decorative pot for | | | | pan is bottomless. This is to aid in cleaning the |
| upper pool | | | | pump. Also pierce out an area big enough for the |
| An appropriate size pot to serve as a pedestal | | | | plug on the pump to go through. |
| for the smaller pot | | | | 5. Place the first pot in the area where you prefer |
| 1/4 " Masonry bit | | | | your fountain. |
| Waterproof flexible adhesive that will work on | | | | 6. Place the third pan, wide end down, centered |
| both rubber and clay or tile | | | | inside of the first pan |
| Two pieces of rubber to cover the drain holes in | | | | 7. Place the pump inside the third pot, run the |
| the first two pots | | | | cord out the hole you drilled for it, then over the |
| Pea Gravel | | | | top of the first pot. |
| Rocks | | | | 8. Attach the hose to the pump and then run it |
| Blue Furnace filter | | | | up through the opening in the second pan; set the |
| 1 Fountain Pump | | | | second pan on top of the third pan. |
| Stiff Hardware cloth cut to fit just inside the top | | | | Tips & Warnings |
| pot | | | | Plant around the tub - it will soften the hard look |
| Instructions: | | | | of the fountain and make it easier on your eyes. |