If you enjoy crafts, or if you’re just searching for something beautiful and useful to make, look no further than bamboo wind chimes. These charming and delightful chimes are easy to make and you will be rewarded by their beauty and healing properties for many years to come.
The first thing you should do is to purchase a bamboo pole. You can usually find these in garden supply centers. If you’re unable to find one, look online and a quick search will find many different suppliers. You will also need a saw for cutting the bamboo. It’s important to be extremely careful when cutting the bamboo because it can splinter and cut you. Cut the bamboo into about six lengths, making sure that the tubes remain open. Make each piece a different size as this is what causes the various tones when a breeze hits them. You can experiment with different sounds by gently pushing the lengths together.
If you’d like, you can use a piece of sandpaper to smooth down the edges of each length. Carefully drill a hole approximately one-half inch from the top of each length. Use some string or yarn and put it through each hole. Buy some flexible wire and form a hanger with it, then attach the heavy string to it. This is a simple and easy way to make bamboo wind chimes.
You can also make your bamboo wind chimes colorful by painting each length. Of course many people prefer a more natural look and will leave the chimes as is.
Finally your bamboo wind chimes are ready to hang and enjoy. Place them outside or by an open window where the breeze will hit them and they will give you years of soothing enjoyment.
And if you’re looking for a fun project for your child, many craft stores offer bamboo wind chime kits with step by step instructions. It’s the perfect project to keep them busy while at the same time giving them a sense of accomplishment.
