Windchime Wonder Christmas Ornament
"The Ornaments are Wine Bottles with Whimsy Christmas Ornaments as the Chimes or just Eye Candy. Wine bottles are scored, cut & smoothed. Using small chain, from hardware store and key rings the ornaments are attached and extra chain for hanging by key ring. You can also etch the glass, as is done on the Santa one displayed. There is no limit to what you can make only your imagination. Have Fun~ Ho Ho Ho."
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Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteIn an evening
MaterialsGlass
Primary TechniqueDIY Craft
HolidayChristmas
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Wine Bottle (s)
- Christmas Ornament
- Small Chain (length is up to you)
- Key Rings (holds ornament inside bottle and at end of chain to hang)
- Glass smoothing pad (so it will not cut you)
- Etching supplies if necessary.
- Glass scorer
- Boiling water and cold water to dip bottle in after scoring to remove bottom of Wine Bottle.
Instructions
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Wine bottles are scored, cut & smoothed.
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Using small chain, from hardware store and key rings the ornaments are attached and extra chain for hanging by key ring.
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You can also etch the glass, as is done on the Santa one displayed.
NotesI make Wine Bottle Wind Chimes and Eye Candy for all different events and just for fun. I use numerous bottles inside one another for the chimes and beautiful jewels for the clackers. I made these, among others, for Christmas Presents for my friends.