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Restringing a Wind Chime

I have a wind chime that I love. The strings holding it together and the wooden part that holds the strings fell apart from dry rot. I cut the strings to keep the metal chimes. How can I restring it and provide a holding for the string? I have no access to a saw. Thank you.

By blondrosecat from Cedar Bluff, VA

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RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

If it is just for the part that holds the strings in place, try a larger plastic lid, like from a large coolwhip, or can of coffee. You can then poke holes in it with a heated needle, and if needed slice through from the outer edges to the holes. This would only work for the spreader part, not if it was a part that strikes the chimes.

Post by fatboyslimsmom

RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

I have a large brass wind chime that has the same problem. The strings are rotting out and the wooden holder thing is dry rotted badly. Some of the strings holding it to the hook have broken and it just hangs there looking terrible.
I love that idea of using an old tin pan. I have an old tin bowl that would work perfectly! I'm going to use that idea to fix it and rehang it with fishing line. Thank you from me too!

Post by Cricketnc

RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

Find a old tin pan lid, unscrew the top knob to attach a wire hanger that you can make out of strong wire, or purchase a 'eye'bolt at the hardware that will fit the hole..put washers on each side for stability and to keep the eye bolt from pulling thru. Then drill holes evenly spaced according to how many chimes you have and their width (they will have to touch slightly). Attach fishing line to chime, measure length desired, run thru lid hole and tie onto a small washer. Will last for many years. L

Post by Lgoff15

RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

Thanks for all the super suggestions. I never thought of them. Got my creative juices flowing too!

Post by blondrosecat

RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

You didn't state what type of windchime you own, so here's a link to specify what you need and where to buy new string.

http://www.windchime.com/wind-chimes/replacementstringsarticle.cfm

Post by Lorelei

RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

You can buy wooden disc that would work at hobby lobby, joanns or michaels. Use fishing line--it won't rot.

Post by mom-from-missouri

RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

How about poking holes in a jar lid and stringing fishing line through it?

Post by vguy

RE: Restringing a Wind Chime

Use fishing line to restring the chimes - then tie onto a dowel, stick or even a wooden coat hanger!

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