Beaded DIY Wind Chimes
Beaded DIY Wind Chimes
Materials
Driftwood Sticks
Paint
Glass Beads
Small Screw Eye Pins
Fishing Line
Jute Twine
Paint Brush
Washi tape
Procedure
Step 1 – Paint Stick.
Now this part is where the kids can get as creative as they want.
We decide to paint our stick first, just giving it some extra detail.
They can freehand or tape off, with decorative washi tape, whichever works best.
Once it’s dry they can add some more details with a fine paint brush.
I also think adding some glitter paint would be a fun addition as well!
Since I used Patio Paint from DecoArt this wind chime will be long lasting outside!
Step 2 – Add Hooks.
Let’s add our hooks. Now this is the part that an adult will have to help with. The hooks actually go into the driftwood pretty easily. Just mark the spots and start twisting them into place. For a younger child this might be hard to do, but you can always get it started for them and they can finish it.
Step 3 – Add Beads.
Now let’s add our beads!! When adding the beads I had no rhyme or reason. I was just mixing them up as best as I could.
Once we were done adding our beads, we tied a knot at the end using a smaller bead to help keep it in place.
Step 4 – Add Hanger.
Now let’s hang it up! I added two more of the hooks at each end of the wind chime. Then used some jute to hang it up!
Printable instructions for this craft can be found here