weekend project: rock fountain

tools and materials:

• submersible fountain pump with 2 feet of tubing
• square galvanized tub
• several clay pots
• several large rocks
• galvanized bucket
• drill + metal bit
• file
• small rocks
• gazing ball

1. place the pump, with tubing attached, in the tub. fill the bottom with upside-down clay pots.
2. place a layer of rocks on the pots. the tubing should be positioned where you want the bucket. run the power cord out of the tub.
3. drill a hole near the edge of the bucket's bottom. file sharp points.
4. run the tubing from the pump through the hole, making sure it extends above the top of the bucket.
5. keep the tubing in place while filling the rest of the tub and bucket with rocks. set the gazing ball in the bucket and run the tubing behind it.
6. add water; plug in pump.