String twine through a mason jar lid & create a rustic DIY in no time
Julia Tilford
Contributing Writer
DIY Everywhere
Wind chimes are lovely, delicate and simple decorations for the windows or patios of any home. It’s hard not to fall in love with the chimes’ soft tinkling as you hear it float across the breeze. You may have even wanted to make your own wind chime but had no idea how. This is a outstanding way to do it, and it starts with one of the most oft-used materials in crafting history: the mason jar.
This mason jar craft is a particularly special DIY. While it involves a little more work than many DIYs, the beautiful results are well-worth your time and effort. Hook this wind chime to a tree outside your home, or hang it in your kitchen window. Either way, it will chime gently every time a breeze passes through, and you’ll be able to enjoy the sounds you created with your own two hands.
Materials
– Glass mason jar with a two-part lid
– Twine
– Scissors
– T-square ruler
– Two bar clamps
– Sturdy wood table
– Small piece of wood, about 6 inches or so in length
– Electric drill
– Five wind chime crystal beads. These should include multiple crystals on each strand. You can buy them premade from a craft store.
– Hot glue gun
– Metal S-hook
