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 (21–30)
jellyfish wind chime
Let’s make use of sparkling materials! Here are some ideas for a jellyfish-themed wind chime.
When you think of jellyfish, you might picture them drifting gently through the sea.
Try expressing the scene of sunlight glinting on the water’s surface using holographic or aurora-effect origami paper.
You’ll need items like a jelly cup, double-sided tape, holographic origami paper, plastic raffia (Suzuran) tape, string, a bell, round stickers, and a film curtain.
Give it a try and create your very own jellyfish wind chime!
Octopus wind chime
A design that gives you energy! Let me introduce an idea for an octopus-themed wind chime.
In the hot summer, there are days when you just feel sluggish, right? On days like that, let’s make an octopus wind chime that might lift your spirits.
Here’s what you’ll need: a paper cup, a clear plastic file folder, paint, a sponge, string, masking tape, a hole punch, an awl, and scissors.
It could be fun to arrange the octopus in rainbow colors or get creative by adding different facial expressions.
Animal wind chime(s)
Recommended even for infant classes! Here are some ideas for animal-themed wind chimes.
Wind chimes that sway in the indoor breeze can be very appealing to children.
This time, let’s make adorable animal-motif wind chimes.
You will need colored construction paper, string, scissors, glue or double-sided tape, and an awl or hole punch.
Adding a small bell is a nice touch, too.
Display them at your center or at home as a summertime item.
Children are sure to be captivated by the gently swaying chimes.
A wind chime used as a Tanabata decoration
Recommended from age 2! Here are some ideas for wind chimes that double as Tanabata decorations.
When you think of summer events, many people probably picture Tanabata.
This time, let’s make wind chimes that can be used as Tanabata ornaments by using plastic cups.
What you’ll need: construction paper, double-sided tape, regular tape, plastic cups, permanent markers, round stickers or motif stickers of your choice, and string.
It’s a good idea to adjust the steps to suit the age of the children making them.
For older preschoolers, it could be fun to create Orihime and Hikoboshi themselves.
A wind chime made with artificial flowers
Here’s a recommended idea for anyone who wants to quickly make a stylish wind chime.
Since you’ll use a store-bought wind chime kit, you don’t need to make the wind chime itself.
For the floral decorations, use ball-shaped artificial flowers sold at 100-yen shops.
Thread a hairpin through the string used to hang the wind chime, then pass it up through the bottom of the artificial flower.
Adjust the position so the flower sits on top of the wind chime, then glue it in place to secure it.
Finally, remove the paper strip (tanzaku) and tie on your favorite ribbon—that’s it! It’s very simple, but you’ll end up with a wonderfully unique wind chime.
Try making one with your favorite artificial flowers and ribbon.
