There are fewer things in life more beautiful to see and hear than windchimes. These items can be made out of virtually anything, and are fastened to porches, trees, poles, and trellises.
In past centuries, windchimes were hung in trees and the noise was thought to drive away evil spirits. Today, these accessories are for purely aesthetic purposes, as well as for the music that they make in the wind.
If you wish to make your own chimes at home, you can construct them out of bamboo or strands of crystal beads. Typically, you will need a base, string, the chimes, and any decorative items, such as beads, bells or charms.
You can either create a base from scratch, or re-purpose other items to use as a support for the chimes. To make your own base, you will need a circle, square or even an octagonal shape that is cut out of wood. The wood is generally about ½ inch thick. To make a set of windchimes, use these simple directions: [Read more…]