Most wind chimes are meant to be outdoors where the breezes can make them sing. In general the wind chimes are made out of materials that can withstand the extremes of weather they are exposed to. However, on occasion, strings will rot from exposure to the sun and moisture or high winds will cause the strings and pipes to tangle beyond your ability to work out the knots. You can save your wind chimes. With some relatively inexpensive materials and a little patience you can make them like new and they will be singing for you once again.
Here are the materials you will need:
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Scissors
Measuring tape or ruler
Heavy duty string (comes in several colors) or clear nylon 10 pound test fishing line
Step 1 - If you are able to, get a measurement of the distance from the support ring to the tops of the pipes. Record the measurement. This will help you get a sound similar to the original. If you shorten or lengthen the distance, the tone of the pipes will be affected.
Step 2 - Take note of how the string is looped around the support ring and threaded through the pipes. If possible, take several pictures that you can refer to later. Or you can make basic sketches.
Step 3 - If the string is not too tangled, make a couple of cuts then remove it from the pipes and support ring. You may have enough string intact to give you a general measurement of how much new string you will need. Add about 10 inches to what you estimate you need to leave a little room for adjustment if necessary. If the string is too tangled to salvage any, take the measurement you earlier of the distance from the pipes to the support ring and multiply it by the number of pipes you are restringing. Then multiply that by two and add the 10 inches.
Step 4 - Using the pictures or sketches you made to refer to, start restringing your wind chime. Start by securing the new string through one hole of the support ring and work your way around until you thread the string through that same hole and when you are done adjusting you can tie it off. You may find it easier to restring while the support ring is in a hanging position from a hook as it normally would be. This will also help to keep the new string from tangling as you work.
Step 5 - Hang the wind chimes, relax and enjoy the singing once again.
So do not give up on your broken or tangled wind chimes. With a little bit of time and patience they can be made just like new.
Wind Chimes Broken? How to Make Them New Again
Sarah Frankum
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