How Do You Make Seashell Wind Chimes?
Making your own wind chimes lets you select and customize the sounds you want to hear. Seashells make beautfiul and inexpensive chimes with a distinctive sound. The size and shape of your seashells determines the tone of your chimes. Prepare an area to work on your chimes. Use a piece of wood or place a protective padding over your workspace. Hammer or drill a hole in each shell. To prevent breaking the shells, employ a quick, sharp tap on the nail with the hammer. Cut nine 24-inch lengths of twine. In groups of 3, knot the twine onto the embroidery hoop, spacing them evenly. Braid each of the 3 sets of twine, until they are 12-inches long. Measure 7-inches above the embroidery hoop and tie the braids together in a knot. Braid the rest of the braids above the knot into one rope. Make a knot at the end and tie it to a curtain ring. Cut six 12-inch lengths of twine and tie them around the hoop, evenly spaced. Attach 3 shells to each string, putting the largest at the top and the smallest
