Wind chimes make very thoughtful and appreciated gifts. Not only are they beautiful to look at as they sway with the wind, but if you find a good wind chime, they can sound almost magical, bringing a voice to natures gentle breeze.
Most wind chimes will last a lifetime as well; a good metal hand tuned chime is something that will be cherished for life. And a nice way to make it a family heirloom is to personalize the chime itself. But just how do you go about personalizing a gift like this? It is actually very easy. Because creating a chime is similar to creating just about any finely tuned musical instrument, you want to be careful not to alter the tubes or the tension on the strings.
The area that can be personalized is called the wind catch. The wind catch is the lowest hanging portion of the wind chime at the bottom of the string that holds the strike. The catch actually sways with the wind causing the strike to hit the tubes and in turn the chimes sing and dance. On most of them, the catch can be personalized with messages of congratulations, well being, or general appreciation. This can be done with either paint or embroidery; the later of the two options will last longer.
A fun project is to find or make your own wind catch to add to an existing wind chime. For most people, you will not have to look further than your own home. Look for something that is heavy enough to keep tension on the strike cord, yet light enough to blow in the wind. Just look through your garage, attic, or even living room and you are sure to find something to hang on one that will add a true personal touch.
Drill a small hole through the item if one does not already exist and tie it to the bottom of the chime. If you can not drill a hole through it, try lashing some string around it instead. As long as your new catch can sway in a gently breeze, your wind chimes will still sound as magical as ever, yet they will be truly personalized.
Gordon Kaye loves to spend every moment he can in the great outdoors, constantly discovering new ways to enjoy nature. Personalizing wind chimes is another fun way to enjoy some time outside. He works and plays for http://www.myperfectpatio.com backyard enhancing site.
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