How to Make a Wishing Well in 3 Easy Parts

By Taylor Daemon Last updated Nov 22, 2022

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If you want to make your own wishing well, build a large box or repurpose a wooden container to make the base. Once you have the base of your well, build a small, peaked roof, with a secure frame that attaches to the sides of the well. Generally, you don’t want the roof to extend past the sides of the well. If you like, you can paint your wishing well to help protect it from the elements and make it more decorative. Hang a bucket from a rod placed about halfway between the well and the roof to make it look like a real well! For tips on adding water to your well, read on!

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