How To Make Wind Chimes

By Eric Morris

Wind chimes actually originate from the chimes used as
musical instruments in Ancient China for religious affairs
and ceremonies. Other neighboring Eastern Asian countries
adopted them as a powerful Feng Shui element. The music
they produce as the wind blows is said to be transformed into
energy that can bring in health, wealth, and prosperity.
Everyone can make wind chimes. They can be made using
materials aside from the commonly used bamboo, metal,
shells or glass; you can also use coconut, plastic, natural stones,
steel, or ceramics that can be shaped and positioned in
various forms, styles, and designs. Other materials can also
be combined and can be arranged as lanterns or mobiles.
Handy Tips in Making Wind Chimes
It is preferable to use hollow wood tubes or rods in making
wood wind chimes. You can have them painted or varnished
for added protection and style. Wind chimes made from wood
can be easily exposed to the negative effects of sunlight and
harsh weather, which can speed up their damage. However,
choosing the right types of materials can maximize their full use.
There are various types of glass materials that you can use in
making glass wind chimes, ranging from simple used bottles,
crystal and glass beads to stained glass, vintage glasswares,
and depression glass. The string that secures the pieces of
glass together must be of good durable quality or else you may
end up with brittle string connections that can destroy or shatter
your glass wind chimes.
Wind chimes made from metal can produce deep rich sound tones,
although the sound may also depend on the position of the
components, the manner of stringing the materials together,
or the thickness of the metals.
Be sure to prepare all the materials needed before you start
with your wind chimes project. You can pattern the wind
chimes after designs in newspapers or magazines, or you
can experiment and have your own style simply by using
your imagination and creativity.