Poor Man's Wind Chimes
As I was trying to work with a small diameter brass rod to try my hand at brass jewelry(didnt work quite well), I was left with a long rod which I didnt have any purpose in keeping it(I don't like the material that much).
I decided to make a small wind chime with the scraps around the house
I decided to make a small wind chime with the scraps around the house
The Rods
I used my small jewelers saw to cut the rods to different sizes, hammered them lightly and drilled them.
If I didn't have the drill, I would just file a small groove at about 5mm or lower, it should work (2nd picture).
The strings can now be tied to the rods. I cut the floss to the same lenght to make sure that the top of the rods are on the same level. There you will have to figure out the proper length so they don't intertwine. Leave more string to tie it to the screws.
If I didn't have the drill, I would just file a small groove at about 5mm or lower, it should work (2nd picture).
The strings can now be tied to the rods. I cut the floss to the same lenght to make sure that the top of the rods are on the same level. There you will have to figure out the proper length so they don't intertwine. Leave more string to tie it to the screws.
The Top Platform
I cut the rubber as well as I could in a rounded shape.
The next step was to get the screws through it. I had 5 rods + the middle one. I am bad at maths, so I scratched a pentagram on it to get a rough idea on where they should be screwed in place. I decided yo use the flat part of the screws on the rods side.
After they went through, I flattened the screws for a bit of safety.
The next step was to get the screws through it. I had 5 rods + the middle one. I am bad at maths, so I scratched a pentagram on it to get a rough idea on where they should be screwed in place. I decided yo use the flat part of the screws on the rods side.
After they went through, I flattened the screws for a bit of safety.
Test the Length and the Sound
This was the time to test it a bit after tying them up. Does it make sound? If Yes, proceed further. If No, I have no idea what happened.
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Add the Striker and the Wind Sail
You now have to add something to act as a striker.
In my case, I only found a nut, so I drilled it and threaded the floss through it.
I cut the sheet of brass with some metal scissors and decided to make the sail heavier, as I only want it to ring at a higher wind speed. So I used a smaller piece of rod that was a leftover. fluxed and soldered it to the sail
In my case, I only found a nut, so I drilled it and threaded the floss through it.
I cut the sheet of brass with some metal scissors and decided to make the sail heavier, as I only want it to ring at a higher wind speed. So I used a smaller piece of rod that was a leftover. fluxed and soldered it to the sail
The Final Assembly
This next step should be straightforward, tie strings above and form a knot in the middle. There you have it, you made yourself some wind chimes, it's time to enjoy the cling clang!
This project took me around an hour. If you are crazy enough, use silver. You will thank me later.
Share your version in the comments section if you followed this instructable and happy crafting!
This project took me around an hour. If you are crazy enough, use silver. You will thank me later.
Share your version in the comments section if you followed this instructable and happy crafting!