Who'd have thought DIY Nature-Inspired Wind Chimes would belong to libraries? These crafts are perfect for keeping young users occupied, although this would work best if the library is near a garden or has a garden. This makerspace idea is great for library marketing and attracting users.
Materials:
- Twigs or small branches
- String, yarn, or twine
- Natural beads, shells, and wooden discs
- Scissors
- Hole punch (for wooden discs)
- Paint and brushes
- Feathers, leaves, and other natural elements
- Metal bells or chime tubes (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Base: Gather twigs or small branches that will serve as the top of the wind chime. Kids can paint or decorate them with markers if desired.
- Create Hanging Elements: Kids can cut lengths of string or twine to create hanging strands. They can thread natural beads, shells, and wooden discs onto the strings. For wooden discs, a hole punch can be used to make holes.
- Add Natural Elements: Incorporate feathers, leaves, and other natural elements into the hanging strands. Kids can tie or glue these items onto the strings.
- Assemble the Wind Chime: Tie each strand of decorated string to the twig or branch. Space them evenly across the branch.
- Optional Chimes: For an added musical element, attach small metal bells or chime tubes to some of the strings.
- Final Touches: Adjust the lengths of the strings as needed, and make sure everything is securely attached. Kids can hang their wind chimes in a breezy spot at home.
Alternatively, here is a crafting idea that can take the place of wind chimes if your library is located in a more urban area with few nature items lying around: wind spinner 3D paper roses!
The template for these roses is available at a minimal price and free (upon subscription to creative fabrica for a small fee).
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