April 20, 2023, 12:41 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
A concrete over-bowl not only looks great, but it also prevents even large dogs from pushing it around while eating. With a simple trick, you can even imprint the name of your pet into the bowl. We show you how in the new video of our “DIY for Pets” series.
Almost every dog owner knows the situation: Especially when trying to get the last bits of food, the bowl starts sliding across the floor. This not only causes annoying noises but can also lead to the bowl tipping over and startling the pet. Some food bowls have rubber coatings for this reason. A more visually appealing option is a concrete over-bowl. Even large dogs can hardly push it across the floor while eating. When made at home, you can not only adjust the size but also imprint the name of your pet into the bowl. PETBOOK, together with Susanne from “ikarusdoodle”, shows how it’s done. There’s a step-by-step guide in the video above. Have fun trying it out!
Make Your Own Concrete Pet Bowl – What You Need
Materials
- Water
- Oil
- Craft concrete
- Cutting template
- Foam rubber
Tools
- Drill with stirring attachment
- Metal bowl
- Bowl (should be larger than the metal bowl)
- Scissors
- Wooden board for weighting down
- Bucket
- Cloth
- Work surface (e.g., painter’s plastic)
- Double-sided tape
Make Your Own Concrete Pet Bowl – Here’s How
In this DIY project, only the over-bowl is made. While you can feed your dog directly from it, it’s recommended to use a metal inner bowl for hygiene reasons.
- Print the pet’s name in the desired size and font on paper and transfer it to the foam rubber. Then cut it out.
- Stick the name from the foam rubber in reverse with double-sided tape into the bowl and rub oil on the inside of the bowl.
- Mix the concrete according to the package instructions.
- Pour the concrete into the bowl, but do not fill it to the top.
- Rub oil on the outside of the metal bowl and press it into the wet concrete. Weigh it down with a board.
- Let the mixture dry overnight and carefully turn the concrete mass onto a soft surface (blanket or towel).
If there are cracks in the concrete, they can be patched with still moist concrete mix. If the bowl is broken, it is difficult to repair. In that case, try again and ensure the concrete dries without major temperature fluctuations. If desired, you can highlight the pet’s name in color afterward.
A detailed step-by-step guide can be found in the video above!
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