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Artistic Glass Wind Chimes
As people set out to make unique, attractive wind chimes that aren't quite like the standard fare, they go through a lot of options for materials. Stone, shells, found objects, metal, wood, and many others have been used. One of the most popular and effective materials is glass. Whether it's used in the form of recycled Depression glass or cut and pieced stained glass, there's a lot of opportunity for glass wind chimes to really stand out. For instance, some artists have produced wind chimes where the chimes, made of stained glass, look like a peacock's tail. As the wind blows, the bird appears to move, accompanied by a gentle tinkling sound. This is a high end piece by a skilled designer, and worth several hundred dollars.
However, not all artistic glass wind chimes have to command such high prices. Smaller pieces with less time invested in them can be obtained for twenty to fifty dollars, though the price goes up with the complexity. There are fused glass chimes, cut glass, lamp work and stained glass wind chimes. The price you'll pay depends on the cost of the materials, the time required to make the chime, and the fame of the artist. Some highly detailed works by lesser known artists go for a fraction of similar work made by artists with established careers. By patronizing a new craftsperson for your glass wind chimes, you're not only helping out someone who needs a step up in the art world, but you could be getting a great deal.
Look for glass wind chimes that are sturdy enough to survive making music for you, and be sure to hang them in a sheltered area. Even the best crafted chimes could be damaged by a high wind or strong storm. However, glass isn't as fragile as it looks, and it can withstand normal use as a chime, producing a delicate tinkling music to help relax you. Its translucent qualities also mean that chimes made from glass make attractive patterns on floors and walls when light hits them.
If you're crafty and have the right tools, you can even make your own glass wind chimes. Look online or at your local library for instructions and patterns that will allow you to create an entirely unique work of art that not only looks great, but sounds great, too. If you're hoping to make or buy a wind chime that's also a work of art, glass is a great material to look for.
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