Let's make a handmade wind chime! Summer craft & interior decor
Wind chimes that catch the breeze and produce beautiful sounds soothe our hearts while easing the summer heat.
Many people may find the sound of wind chimes pleasant, even if they’re not fond of the summer heat.
In this article, we introduce handmade wind chime ideas.
From kids’ crafts using recycled materials to stylish ideas perfect for interior decor, you’ll find a variety of wind chime ideas with different shapes and sounds.
We hope this serves as a helpful reference for anyone who wants to make their own wind chimes.
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Let's make a handmade wind chime! Summer crafts & interior decor (1–10)
Suzuran Tape Wind Chime with Tassel
Make it with raffia tape! Here are some ideas for a wind chime with tassels.
Raffia tape is an easy-to-find material you might already have at school or at home.
This time, let’s mix different colors of raffia tape to create a colorful wind chime with tassels.
What you’ll need: a jelly cup, an awl, string, small bells, large beads, and raffia tape.
Even if you pick tapes in similar shades, the number of strands will change the gradient and make it extra fun.
Give it a try!
[Origami] 3D Wind Chime
Make it with origami! Here are some ideas for three-dimensional wind chimes.
These days, you can easily find stylish patterned origami and even see-through designs at 100-yen shops.
Once you find a pattern you like, why not try making a wind chime out of origami? Even with the same folding method, the look and feel can change completely depending on the pattern and material—that’s part of the fun.
Add a bell and some string, and you can almost hear a refreshing chime as it sways in the breeze.
Give it a try!
stained glass wind chime
It looks even more beautiful in the sunlight! Let me share an idea for a stained-glass-style wind chime.
On hot summer days, just having a wind chime with a cool, refreshing look can make you feel pleasantly refreshed.
This time, let’s make a stained-glass wind chime using transparent origami.
You’ll need transparent origami paper, a plastic cup, an empty capsule, double-sided tape, an awl, string, and so on.
The step where you cut the transparent origami into your favorite shapes and stick them on to create a design seems like something you could enjoy doing with kids.
Let’s make handmade wind chimes! Summer crafts & interior decor (11–20)
Wind chime of a goldfish bowl
What comes to mind when you think of something with a cool, refreshing image? Bamboo, perhaps, or a waterfall, or morning glories? And when it comes to cool-looking creatures—yes, gently swaying goldfish.
How about trying your hand at making a wind chime inspired by a goldfish bowl? Since the glass part is made using a plastic cup, there’s no risk of it breaking.
That makes it safe even for households with small children.
It’s a bit more challenging to make than wind chimes made only of paper, but this goldfish-bowl wind chime looks refreshingly cool and is sure to catch everyone’s eye.
Perfect for those who are handy!
Sunflower wind chime
Perfect for summer! Let me introduce an idea for a sunflower wind chime.
When you’re unsure about the design, this cute sunflower wind chime is highly recommended.
You’ll need scissors, construction paper, a plastic cup, a clear file folder, pens, washi tape, twine, a bell, and double-sided tape.
If you use a yellow clear file folder, it will give the petals a lovely sunflower-like finish.
It’s a wonderful idea to display it together with motifs like rhinoceros beetles or watermelons.
Watermelon wind chime
Adorable motifs unique to summer! Let me share an idea for a watermelon-themed wind chime.
When you think of wind chimes, some people may picture ones with elegant patterns, but this time, let’s try making a cute watermelon motif.
You’ll need construction paper, transparent chiyogami paper, a permanent marker, beads, string, scissors, double-sided tape, and a small bell.
By using transparent chiyogami, the finished piece will look cool and refreshing.
Be sure to try incorporating it into your craft!
Beaded wind chime
https://www.tiktok.com/@diyjojo_rakuraku/video/7429151385133812999Combine large and small beads to create your own! Here are some ideas for bead wind chimes.
Wind chimes often bring glass to mind, but this time let’s make them with beads.
They’re perfect for anyone who loves unique interior décor or is drawn to one-of-a-kind items.
You’ll need larger beads, pearl beads, chains, jump rings, and other findings, as well as some tools.
Even the time spent choosing your favorite colors and designing your piece is sure to be wonderful.