This simple make turns a few terracotta pots into a whimsical wind chime
The pretty tinkling of wind chimes brings a feeling of calm to any outdoor space, whether hanging in trees at the end of your garden or gently tinkling on a balcony. This easy project, using flower pots of varying sizes, can be easily completed in a weekend afternoon.
You will need
4 terracotta pots in graduating sizes (we used a 7cm, 9cm, 11cm and a 14cm)
Strong twine, about 50cm long
1 large bead or bell and 3 slightly smaller ones
A piece of twig cut into 4 short pieces, about 3cm long
To make
1 Start by making a loop at the top of your length of twine.
2 Thread on your largest bead or bell, followed by your largest pot.
3 Next, secure the pot in place, by tying a piece of twig at the pot’s drainage hole. This will stop the pots slipping down the twine.
4 Continue to add the pots in size order – largest to smallest – securing with a piece of twig as you go. Try to aim for each pot to hang the same distance from the one above, so that the finished look is uniform.
5 Once your last and smallest pot is secured, thread your smaller beads or bells onto the end of the twine and finish with a few knots. Your windchime is now ready to hang.
Maker’s note: You could also paint your pots if you want to add a little extra colour to your garden.
This is just one of the makes featured in our May issue ‘weekend project’, which we’ve called Pottering Around. It features projects to make using flower pots including a bug house, herb pots and an ‘olla’ for watering pot plants. The projects and photography are by Louise Gorrod.
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