If you like wind chimes with a subtle sound, then this miniature terra cotta pot wind chime will fit the bill. It uses small brass bells, rather than metal rods, to provide a light musical tinkle when the ribbons are caught in the breeze. We suggest hanging it indoors, near an open window.
Terra Cotta Pot Wind Chimes
Project Supplies:
smallest size terra cotta pot
thin ribbons
8 small brass bells
4 artificial leaves
doll's hair or a little craft moss
small circle of string pearls
small silk flower
permanent markers for facial features
1 inch wooden bead
white glue
glitter paints or acrylic paints and glitter
sealer
Terra Cotta Pot Wind Chimes
Instructions:
1. Paint the terra cotta pot with white glitter paint, or acrylic paint in the color of your choice. If desired, sprinkle the acrylic paint with fine glitter while the paint is still wet.
2. Paint the wooden bead in skin tone colors and let the paint dry. Use permanent markers to draw on eyes and mouth; practice first on a piece of paper to get a look that you like.
3. Apply a sealer to the painted surfaces of the pot and bead and let dry.
4. Cut thin ribbon into four different lengths, so that the ribbons will hang from the pot in staggered lengths, separating the brass bells. Slip one bell onto each ribbon, sliding it up a few inches from the bottom, then add a second bell at the bottom of each ribbon.
Thread all four ribbons through the inside of the terra cotta pot and up through the center hole of the pot, then through the hole in the wooden bead. Knot all the ribbons together and cut off the excess.
5. Glue a looped piece of ribbon to the top of the head. Glue doll's hair or moss to the top of the bead and let dry.
6. Glue two artificial leaves to each side of the head, then glue on a small silk flower at the back, to hide the stems.
7. Make a small circle of string pearls and glue in place on top of the head as a halo.
8. Hang the wind chime where it will catch a little summer breeze...and enjoy !
I'd like to see some different crafts to make, for adults.
Diane Dalessandro – Fairfield, CT
Sep 16, 2008 - 14:15
On the 1st Saturday in December, my church sponsors a communitiy outreach called "The real meaning of Christmas." The kids attending are from K to 7th grade. While the purpose is to share the meaning of Christmas, it is also an opportunity to show kids that making and giving gifts is fun (you don't have to spend lots of money).
We are always looking for ideas, and I have found several on this website that can be incorporated. Just love the terra cotta angel windchime. Thank you.
