How can I make my own bird bath?
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Beth here is a couple of different websites for you to check out
http://www.homejelly.com/weekend-diy-project-how-to-make-a-cute-serving-bowl-birdbath-for-5/
http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/how-to-make-a-colorful-birdbath
http://www.birdsandblooms.com/backyard-projects/diy-bird-bath/
They also have tons of beautiful DIY birdbaths to look at and get directions of on Penterest.
Remember that with any style of bird-bath, some maintenance is necessary to keep it clean with fresh water, and free of leaves, pine needles, and other debris that might blow in.
Just like humans, birds prefer to take a bath in clean water, in a clean bathtub, rather than in stale grungy water.
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/homemade-bird-baths/?lp=true
I got an ornate metal plant holder, turned it upside down and painted it with metal paint. Then I found a shallow metal bowl at Goodwill, painted the outside and placed it in the center with the legs holding the bowl. Decided it was a little too deep, so put 3 pretty rocks of various heights in it. Looks great, adds some color at a green shrub area, and the birds love it.
The birds in my yard prefer these over any birdbath I have ever had, so I figured out ways to mount them on various stands. They are cast aluminum so they don't rust and you can usually find them at thrft stores or garage sales. They are fairly shallow so I refill mine daily. I think the birds like them because they are shallow.
My bird bath has a tallerplanter for a base and a ceramic dish for the water.