How Do You Make A Wind Chime?
Wind chimes allow us to snatch music from the air, and it takes only a few minutes to craft together a set of chimes that reflect your home decor or the whimsy of your imagination. Choose a Material Step 1 Think about scrap materials you may have around the house. Step 2 Consider your decorating motif. A wind chime made of bamboo in an Oriental style might not look appropriate hanging outside a Victorian style house. Step 3 Check out nearly any object that generates a tone when struck. Step 4 Consider buying your material. Most popular presently is some form of hollow metal tubing. Step 5 Think about hollow copper tubing. It will age with a beautiful patina. Step 6 Think about a traditional material, perhaps hollow bamboo sections. Step 7 Consider something offbeat. Tour flea markets and pick up old metal tools, kitchenware or small bottles. Design and Assemble Step 1 Strive for the ideal weight and balance. You want the chime light enough to be moved by a gentle breeze and arranged to
