Bells & Chimes

Wind chimes or hanging bells refer to a set of beautiful sound making cylinders that are put together in an aesthetic way. Adept Indian craftsmen have been creating highly artistic hanging bells and chimes that have found huge acceptance worldwide. Read on to know more about wind chimes.

What are Wind Chimes?

Wind chimes are basically a bunch of sound producing items (most often cylinders) suspended on a binding thread. These cylinders then produce a melodious sound when waved gently by the natural wind. Invented by the Chinese, wind chimes hold a special significance in Feng-Shui. The sounds produced by wind chimes, are said to transpire peace, serenity and tranquility in the surrounding environment. Besides, as decorative embellishments, the hanging bells and chimes are precisely the right choice to offer a festive look to the decor.
Portraying the splendid artwork by the Indian craftsmen, the exquisitely painted hanging bells and chimes offer just the right ways of celebration and festivities. The delightful decoration brought to the ambiance by these colorfully patterned papier- mache hanging bells and metal chimes placed at deserving corners with silken threads add to the joy and augment the spirit of festivity. The chimes are a pleasure to behold and soothing music to ears. The red tassel hanging at the ends of the chimes are indeed eye-catchers.

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How to Make Wind Chimes

Generally, a wind chime consists of four main parts. The top portion is called the platform and is made up of metal or wood. All the chimes or tubes are then suspended on a thread in a particular fashion (circular or diagonal). Lastly, there is a clapper or striker made up of wood or rubber ball which is made to suspend in the middle of the chimes. When wind blows, all the chimes move and strike to the clapper producing soft sounds. These are easy to make and hence can be made at home too. Handmade wind chimes make wonderful personalized gift items.
Hanging bells can be of varied types but the basic idea of making it remains the same as described above. Since these hanging bells or chimes were invented on the feng shui parameters, these are also known as feng shui wind chimes.

Wind Chime Sounds

Wind chime sounds vary as per the material used in the making of chimes or bells. An aluminum wind chime would produce a tinkling sound while a wooden wind chime would rather produce a deeper sound. Though, the main motive of every bell chime remains that it produces sweet and soothing sounds. A wind chime making shrill sound is absolutely useless. Thus, when it comes to sound production in wind chimes, it largely depends on the material being used in the making of chimes and bells.

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Hanging Bells and Chimes Materials

Hanging bells and chimes are made up of a varied array of materials. Some of the materials used in the making of wind chimes are mentioned as under:
-Brass
-Aluminium
-Iron
-Wrought Iron
-Papier- Mache
-Terracotta
-Decorative Threads
-Beads, Fringes, Tassels, Glitters

Types of Wind Chimes and Hanging Bells

There are a lot many types of wind chimes and hanging bells available in markets these days. Some of the most popular wind chimes and door chimes:
-Aluminum Wind Chimes
-Bamboo Wind Chimes
-Hanging Bells and Gongs
-Solar Wind Chimes
-Brass Door Chimes

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