Another Silverware Wind Chime

16 years ago

Hi Everyone! I haven't been posting much lately and have sure missed you all!

Carol and I were invited to a wonderful friend's 50th birthday celebration tonight. We put together a silverware wind chime from pieces we had on hand. We were going to originally hang the plate flat with the silverware hanging all around the edges. Then, we decided to turn the silver plate on its side and dangled silverware from the bottom. It was so fun and easy to make.

The plate cost 50 cents at a garage sale. The silverware was a dime a piece. The biggest expense was in the wire and crimping beads. Had to share. (We stopped at a craft sale today and saw silverware wind chimes going for a pretty penny.) Our friend lives in the country too and loved the gift! Oh... everyone we know is getting silverware wind chimes for Christmas! LOL Bear Hugs! Kirk

P.S. Thank you for ALWAYS inspiring us!

Here are 2 photos...one on the counter and one dangling.

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You might remember our bell cime we made awhile back.

Here is a link that might be useful: Our Bell Chimes

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Comments (12)

desertrat1
16 years ago
Kirk and Carol! WOW! Your windchime is amazing! I love the silver plate you have with it too! So, you are saying basically that at "YOUR" dollar store we could buy one of those? :-) I'm ALL IN! You two really have the greatest EYES and ideas! Well, I hope I'm your SEcret Santa so I can get one of those! :-) (Ok, you never know)...

I'll tell you all about my day at a Vendors Sale here tomorrow. I posted it on FB so take a looksie! I still have photos to upload...

Love, Jules
sunnyca_gw
16 years ago
Very nice!! looks like a silverplate plate too. A trivet would work also! Like them along the edge, think it will get more "wind action" Jan
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kudzukween
16 years ago
it came out great! i love to make these, and you know everyone is going to really appreciate them.
kudzu
kirkus
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you for the nice compliments! I have discovered that smashing silverware with a hammer is a great stress reliever!!!! LOL I flattened a whole bunch of silverware today and feel like a new man! LOL!!!!! Bear Hugs! Kirk
nonacook
16 years ago
I like the flat-hanging top piece. Shows it off better.
I made some danglers like that-not wind chimes-just
beads-a couple of years ago.
Marlene Kindred
16 years ago
The windchime turned out just great! And, I'm sure your friend will love it! And, Kirk...you are too funny with your pounding silverware stress relief! But, whatever works!
jeannespines
16 years ago
Like the results from your "stress-relief" routine...be careful, it may become habit-forming (and you'll be buying up all the TS silverware in the county)! LOL! Great gift & great recycling! TFS! Jeanne S.
luna_llena_feliz
16 years ago
You sure found the perfect plate to use for this piece! Really looks pretty. I bet it sounds great too. Lucky friend!
akup_a
16 years ago
I've been collecting silverware to make wind chimes. I'm not sure what type of wire, string to use to tie the silverware to the other pieces with. What type did you use Kirkus? I've thought about fishing line but I think I read that it soesn't hold up well oustside for long.
Vickie
kirkus
Original Author
16 years ago
Vickie, We used Softflex beading wire and silver crimping tubes. So easy! I bet others have ideas of wire too. This wire was recommended because it doesn't twist together. Carol has found it on-line at a good price. Good luck at making the chimes! They're pretty addictive!!! :o) Bear Hugs! Kirk
susie_gardener_2007
16 years ago
I love this! And the bell one too. I've been collecting silverware for making some, but haven't done it yet. This may inspire me to get started. Your friends will be so happy to get these for gifts.

Susie
mrsdutchy
16 years ago
This is great and your bell windcharm is great too.
I love how you and your wife have a hobby that you can enjoy together, that's great!
Cheers
Tracey