I would like to have a pattern for the small glass windchimes that came from Japan in the 1945-1960s. I remember them costing 25 cents to $1.25. Here is a picture of one my daughter bought for me. It was about $30 and much larger than the ones I want to make. I want just one tier. Anyone know where to find one? Or the pattern?
Thanks.
By Vi Johnson from Moorpark, CA
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Looks like I forgot the picture. GG Vi
I have attempted to make these with stained glass. I drilled holes in the glass and strung the string with seed beads and tied the glass on. It was very pretty but the sound was clunky instead of the nice tinkling sound of the original.
I've been searching for these, too. Unfortunately. They've become a collectable. I saw them on ebay for 199.00
I make these. the best glass is from old windows the lead glass sounds perfect!!!
I remember them, but have no idea where to find them or a pattern to make one. If you check on e-bay maybe they would have one listed for sale.
ebay had them listed.. $161.00! original box never opened. why didn't we save them? LOL
I remember seeing these. I don't have a pattern, but from looking at the picture and the fact that you want a small one, I would determine what I wanted to use for the string part. Then I would get macrame rings and wrap them (or leave them showing the metal color). Fasten the strings together at the top with a small ring, bringing them down and attaching the larger ring or rings, and then leave long ends to hold the chime pieces.
Thank you for your responses, and good ideas.
If I get one made i'll post it for you to see.
Thanks again,GG Vi
I hunted and hunted and yes they re stupid expensive though rt now a few on eBay somewhat reasonable but then you don't want to use. My cousin had them in 60s where could here! I ve been trying to think of making to .
Did you ever find a way to make this winchime? I was just thinking of this type of wind chime this morning and tried to find one online with no luck. The ones I used to buy in the dime store as a child had the prettiest tinkling sound! I was thinking you could get some lab slides and drill small holes in the ends for the string to go through. I remember on the old ones the glass and string were attached with glue an decorative paper.
I have made lots of these but here is the problem. If you drill little holes at the top of the glass to tie the string to the glass the glass makes a clunking sound instead of the tinkeling sound the origamis made.
do you have instructions on how to make glass vintage wind chimes?
Thank You!
We have never received a pattern for this wind chime and the member who originally published it hasn't been active on the site in years. I hope we will get one in the future. Please share it with us if you are able to find one somewhere else.
I've also been trying to find these and have such fond memories of the sound. There are some listed on ebay that I don't think are quite as old as they ought to be and have surprising prices, given what the chimes cost originally. Inexpensive and elegant, they epitomized the magic of Japanese design.
Get on a site called Pinterest it is all free and they have just about everything. I have over 300 boards type in Cindy Curtis in the search and it should take you to my boards. I have a lot on these. good luck I hope find some.
Go to House of Rice and you will find these glass windchimes
My recollection is the glass was about as thick as microscope slides, about 1/2 inch wide and 4-5 inches long. A glass shop will have the thinner glass and even cut it for you. There is usually a minimum charge for a given size to cut from, so you might as well get a bunch of different lengths, even widths cut to experiment with.
I'm trying super glue next as I wonder if E6000 is too pliable and dampening the sound?
I accidentally found them somewhere on some strange site about eight years ago. I'm trying to find them again because I forgot to write down where I bought them . I bought five sets and I have given them away. I only paid about 2.50 a set. They're out there you just have to find them and this is what they look like exactly as you have them pictured do not pay $150 for them. Just keep digging. Mine are hanging up outside still winter and summer.
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