![]() ![]() Tie them around the mouth of the jar so there is a knot on either side, as shown in the picture above. ![]() Pull it through until there is 1/4 to 1/2 of the sponge on the inside.Ĭut two pieces of twine, each 6 to 8 inches in length. It takes some patience, but it can be done! It also helps to wet the sponge. This next part is the most difficult: you need to get the sponge through the small hole, which isn’t quite as easy at it seems! I poked the sponge into the hole, from the painted side, with a pair of bent tweezers then gently tugged it through from the inside. Step 3: The Tricky Part - Thread the SpongeĬut a small piece of sponge that’s about 1 or 2 square inches. One or two gentle taps with the hammer should do the trick! Then use the hammer and nail to punch a hole in the center of the lid. ![]() Put the canning lid on the jar and screw on the ring. I wanted to easily see when the feeder needed a refill, though, so I left the actual jar unpainted. I chose to apply a coat of watermelon-pink spray paint to the lid, since it’s said that pollinators are attracted to colors of the red spectrum. However, either option works for the project.ĭecide if you would like to paint your jar, lid, or both. *Since butterflies and other insects will be feeding from the sponge, I use a natural sea sponge instead of a dyed, synthetic kitchen sponge. It’s a win-win! How to Make a Butterfly Feeder Records show that the numbers of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are declining, so they really need our help! This simple feeder, made from a mason jar, some twine, and a piece of sponge, will help attract these friendly insects to your garden and give them a place to refuel. Here’s how to make a DIY butterfly feeder that makes a wonderful addition to any garden or flower bed. My GNOWFGLINS team members have amazing gardening tips and pointers, and with the Lord’s blessings, we always have a bountiful harvest here at Hickory Cove Farm!īut while I’m no expert on gardening, I do enjoy making and creating.
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