Let's make a handmade wind chime! Summer craft & interior decor

A wind chime made of thread

How to make a wind chime decoration with thread: a simple summer vacation craft for elementary school students and senior recreation

There are people who make accessories and small items using yarn or string, right? You might imagine that it involves a lot of endlessly wrapping string around and around, which can feel a bit overwhelming.

But don’t worry—this wind chime made with thread is surprisingly easy to make.

Here are the simple steps: First, inflate a water balloon.

Wrap yarn or thread around it in spirals.

It doesn’t have to be wrapped super tightly or completely.

Dip it into glue thinned with water so it soaks through evenly.

After it dries, pop the balloon inside and cut the shape of the wind chime as you like.

That completes the bell portion.

Finally, attach a string and tie on a paper strip, and it’s done.

The breeze passing through the gaps in the thread creates a wonderfully cool, refreshing effect.

Origami wind chime

[Easy✨ 100-yen shop origami] How to make a wind chime 🎐 Summer wall decoration [Quick and easy] Instantly boosts a stylish, refreshing vibe!

Back in the days before air conditioners—or even electricity—the idea of keeping cool with the refreshing sound of wind chimes almost seems elegant, doesn’t it? If you like wind chimes but aren’t keen on things that make noise, I recommend origami wind chimes.

They don’t make a sound, but just watching them sway in the breeze can make you feel cooler.

The folding steps are divided into parts, so a third-grader should find them easy to make.

There are tutorial videos on video sites as well, so please use them as a reference! It might be nice to decorate lots of them in places where they’ll be seen, like the living room or the entrance.

paper-mâché wind chime

[100-yen DIY] Wind chimes made of paper 🎐

The papier-mâché tiger you see at folk craft shops, with its gently bobbing head, is so cute, isn’t it? Making complex-shaped papier-mâché takes some skill, but the round top part of a wind chime is easier to make than you might think.

All you need are a polka-dot balloon, shoji paper, and glue.

First, inflate the balloon, then paste small torn pieces of shoji paper onto it in overlapping layers.

Imagine the bell part of a wind chime as you apply the paper.

After it dries, pop the balloon inside and you’ve got the bell portion of a papier-mâché wind chime.

Then just thread a string through and attach a tanzaku (paper strip).

It’s a recommended wind chime project that even beginners can make.

Plastic bottle wind chime

Let’s make use of scrap materials! Here are some ideas for PET bottle wind chimes.

In summer, we tend to use a lot of PET bottles both at preschool and at home.

This time, let’s try making a wind chime using a PET bottle.

Cut near the bottle’s mouth with a utility knife, then decorate it colorfully with permanent markers.

Since the cut edge of the bottle can easily cause injury, it’s a good idea to cover it with vinyl tape for protection.

For the paper strip (tanzaku), it might be fun to decorate it with round stickers.

lantern wind chime

[Summer Craft] Lantern Wind Chime

Perfect for summer festivals! Let me share an idea for lantern-style wind chimes.

Many people probably want to decorate with lanterns for summer festival decor, right? This time, let’s make a wind chime shaped like a lantern.

You’ll need craft bands, glue, clothespins, washi (thin Japanese paper), a spray mister, and paste.

It seems like a great chance to learn the steps of making a lantern together with children as you build it.

Adding a little bell will let you enjoy a refreshing sound, too.