Let your creativity and nature join hands to discover the mystical sound of the season with your very own wind chime. Imagine the song your chime will sing on a breezy warm evening and incorporate those instrument-objects that fulfill your image. This exercise requires advance preparation of materials, so plan accordingly. Once finished with your chime, hang it in a favorite spot in your yard, by a window or any special place you go for peaceful reflection, and listen to the wind play its special song just for you. The basic structure along with suggested materials is described and illustrated below. basic structure — tin can lid perforated with holes (puncture with hammer and nail) — wire or thin chain (use material that will not rust like copper or stainless steel) — attach wire to holes, attach chime objects to ends of wire (incorporate beads or other materials) — attach chains (or wire) for hanging — spray your wind chime with a protective coating (hardware store) suggested materials — soup can lids — old silver spoons or forks (thrift store) or anything that will make a nice sound — wire — chains — wire hangers — clippers for cutting metal — hammer — beads — ornaments — rocks — bells — shells — pottery or glass shards — fishing line — fishing lures go to the next jewel box page: reflective conversation
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