How to Make Homemade Wind Chimes Using Flower Pots
A basic clay flower pot can be used for more than planting flowers; you can make it into a whimsical wind chime. With colorful paints, decorate your flower pot wind chimes to match any style of decor or simply leave it in its original condition for a distinctly garden-themed decoration. Gather together some basic craft supplies and make one-of-a-kind chimes for your porch, gazebo or garden. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Drill, if needed
- Clay flower pots,very small
- String
- Beads
- Empty plastic pop bottle
- Hole punch
Instructions
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Drill a hole in the bottom of each flower pot if necessary. Most clay flower pots will already have a hole in the bottom. Paint or otherwise decorate the pot as desired.
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Cut a piece of string to a length of about 18 inches.
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Knot a piece of string about 10 inches from the end. Thread a bead that is larger than the hole in the bottom of the flower pot onto the string. Knot the string again below the bead so that it will stay in place.
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Thread a second bead onto the same string 2 to 3 inches below the first one. This bead should hang inside the flower pot and will make noise when knocked gently against the sides of the pot.
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Cut a plastic pop bottle or lightweight storage container up into small pieces, about 3 inches tall and 2 inches across. Trim these pieces into fun shapes that match the theme of your wind chimes. Use stars, leaves and circles as your inspiration.
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Punch a hole into the top of each plastic shape with a hole punch. Thread the end of the string through this hole and knot to secure.
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Bring the top end of the string up through the hole in the bottom of the flower pot. The large bead will sit against the inside of the pot, keeping the string in place. The second bead should tap the sides of the pot when swung back and forth, and the piece of plastic should hang down past the bottom of the pot. The plastic will catch the breeze and cause the bead inside to move back and forth.
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Tie the top of the string securely to a mounting hook, screw or beam, depending on how you want to hang your wind chime. Place the wind chime outdoors in an area where gentle breezes will reach it.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with different sizes, shapes and material when selecting your beads. Plastic, metal and wood will all provide slightly different sounds inside your wind chimes.
References
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