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Post by sheltie on Nov 8, 2012 16:51:52 GMT -5
Does anyone have any designs/plans. pictures/ideas, etc., regarding using slabs to make wind chimes? I've got an abundance of slabs and it seems like this might be something I'd like to try to make. If you have anything you'd be willing to share, I'd appreciate it.
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billg22
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Post by billg22 on Nov 8, 2012 17:39:07 GMT -5
I've been working on that idea too. I just plugged in "wind chimes" on google and found a bunch of ideas. I'm working with bottle chimes too.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2012 20:21:43 GMT -5
Here is a set I made several years back, been through some major monsoon storms and still holding up. Tim  |
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Post by sheltie on Nov 9, 2012 8:55:03 GMT -5
I've been working on that idea too. I just plugged in "wind chimes" on google and found a bunch of ideas. I'm working with bottle chimes too. I did that as well but could only find complete sets. I was looking for just the chimes by themselves but couldn't find a source other than really cheap ones from Kingsley. I hadn't thought of making wind chimes entirely from slabs but may look into that. My wife is into stained glass big time so I may try to get some ideas from her as well. |
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Post by sheltie on Nov 9, 2012 8:56:28 GMT -5
Here is a set I made several years back, been through some major monsoon storms and still holding up. Tim Nice idea. What kind of sound do they make? Do you think the sound would be better/different with more slabs? |
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Post by gingerkid on Nov 9, 2012 8:59:47 GMT -5
 Those are an awesome set of wind chimes, Tim! What are the best kind of agates to use for wind chimes? Recommended thickness of the slabs? What did you use to drill the holes (and manage to not break/crack the slabs?)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2012 9:16:58 GMT -5
I made these out of some Brazilain agate slabs I had laying around, they are probably 3/16 thick. I drilled them with a dremmel and a small diamond drill bit I got from Harbor Freight, worked well, but took a while to drill. I would definitely use a slab with no fractures, you can see why below.  . As far as the sound they sound good, nothing like the tuned ones you can get. Tim  |
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Post by gingerkid on Nov 10, 2012 6:19:42 GMT -5
Thanks for your advice, Tim!! Would love to make some!! 
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Post by johnjsgems on Nov 10, 2012 9:30:58 GMT -5
The commercially available ones are usually Brazilian agate but likely any agate would work. If you plan to hang outside beware monofilament line breaks down in the sun.
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Post by gingerkid on Nov 11, 2012 7:10:55 GMT -5
The commercially available ones are usually Brazilian agate but likely any agate would work. If you plan to hang outside beware monofilament line breaks down in the sun. Thanks, John! |
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Post by droseraguy on Nov 11, 2012 8:01:14 GMT -5
We are trying to use the Obsidian needles I picked up from Cal as the dangly parts. Still in the works though.
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Those are an awesome set of wind chimes, Tim! 
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