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Wind Chimes

January 6th, 2009 in member junk     
AuntieQ18 AuntieQ18, member
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This was a fun project and I love the sounds it makes!  I found the red handled mixer all by itself-it was missing its mixing bowl-and knew it would be the beginning of something neat! After I found the silverplated tableware we (hubby and I) drilled the holes and attached them with fishing line.  A pretty piece of vintage quilt finished the project!

The BEST part of this was working with my husband, Jim!

 


Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, metal, vintage, cottage, country, outdoor spaces, whimsical, entry, porch, garden, fun, red
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snowyowl writes: In the 70s I knew a couple who made windchimes out of vintage silverware and sold them everwhere. They were wonderful. Recently at the big Canton Flea Market I bought a prism one. they took 2 forks and wire them together. They drilled holes at the top. they wired the base also and then spread out the fork at the bottom to hang prisms on. They put a piece of wire at the top to han. and prisms on each blade of the fork and one in the center to hang down. I pd 18 for it. I like your idea too. Posted: 7:01 am on February 22nd
suewhitney writes: Hi AuntiQ,

I love wind chimes and yours is lovely. Listening to them puts me in a very mellow mood and that doesn't happen very often. Ha!

Thanks,
Sue Posted: 10:58 pm on January 7th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: What a great project. Love the red handle on the beater! Thank you for sharing yet another project we can all enjoy.

Keep on junking!
Candy Posted: 10:37 am on January 7th
AuntieQ18 writes: I just visited your wonderful posts and I can't wait to get my hands on a bunch of things I have out in the shed! Wait until I find the white spray paint and I'll be on my way! Your "Thank You" note to those on this site says it all: INSPIRATION!
Thank you for your comments and suggestions and YOUR inspiration!
Auntie Q
Michele Posted: 1:31 am on January 7th
fellowjunker writes: I love making chimes out of vintage silverware as well....it was fun to see your post. I love the mixer you used and the piece of vintage quilt as well. If you click on the bolded fellowjunker it will take you to all my posts so you can look at some of the windchimes I've made if you would like.
Your fellow windchimer and junker,
xojanis Posted: 9:07 pm on January 6th
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