Homemade wind chimes are easier than you think! This sea glass DIY is perfect for adding a touch of color and calm to your outdoor space.
I love to relax on the porch, surrounded by a light breeze and the soothing sounds of wind chimes in the background.
Enhance your outdoor moments with a handmade sea glass wind chime.
This easy DIY tutorial will guide you to make wind chimes, perfect for any serene setting.
This project is not just a fun craft, but also adds a touch of coastal charm to your space.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 1-2 hours
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Supply List
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- Sea Glass (about 2 lbs with a good assortment of sizes)
- Wood Stick (12 inches long)
- Twine Rope
- E6000 Glue
- Clear Fishing Line or Beading Line
- Transparent Tape
- Scissors
- Printable Template
- Drill (optional)
Template
Begin by printing the free printable template.
It will print on two pages. Using some transparent tape, layer the edges over each other and tape the two sheets together.
Then tape the template to your table or work surface so it doesn't move.
Sort
Begin by sorting the different-sized seaglass pieces onto the template. Use the gray squares as a size reference tool.
Once all the sea glass pieces are in place, you can experiment with the order.
Do you want the colors to be random, or do you want them to follow an ombre effect?
I decided on the ombre look.
Glue
Down the center of each column of squares is a line. This line is a guide for the fishing line.
Above the template, tape a strand of fishing line. Pull it down past the other end of the template, tape the end down, then cut the line.
Repeat for all 5 columns.
To glue the fishing line to the sea glass pieces, use the E6000 glue and apply a dot of glue over the fishing line at the top and bottom of each sea glass piece.
Let the glue dry for at least 30 minutes.
When the glue is dry, leave the strands of fishing line taped to the counter and flip all of the glass pieces over so the fishing line is now on the bottom.
Lay the second strand of fishing line over the top of the rows of sea glass just like before.
Again, glue the line to each sea glass piece at the top and the bottom with a dot of E6000 glue.
Let the glue dry for 30 minutes.
Stick Topper
For the top of the wind chime, I used a stick that I cut to 12 inches.
If you have the tools, drill a hole about a ¾-inch in on each side.
Feed the rope through the holes and tie knots to hold the ends.
Don't have a drill? Simply wrap the rope around the end of the stick and secure it with a knot.
Each method will work just fine, but if you opt for the wrapping method, you will want to use a thinner rope.
Assembly
Lay the wood piece along the top of the sea glass columns.
For each strand of sea glass, the top strand of the fishing line should go on top of the piece of wood, and the bottom strand under the piece of wood.
Tie a knot, right over left and then left over right, around the wood piece. This type of knot allows the length of the rows to be adjusted.
Hang the wind chime and adjust the sea glass columns. You want them close enough to "clink" when they hit each other, but not so close that they are on top of each other.
To make them shorter, tighten the knot at the top. To make them longer, pull on the strand.
Once the columns are tied in place, apply a small dot of E6000 glue to the knots to secure them to the wood.
Trim the ends of the fishing line, close to the bottom of the glass pieces, and at the top near the knots.
All that's left is to hang your new DIY wind chimes in the backyard or patio, grab your favorite refreshing drink, and relax outside on that comfy chair!
After all, you've earned it!
Final Thoughts
This is a beautiful wind chime, and it was a lot of fun to make!
The sea glass is fragile and should be brought inside before any large storms.
I actually made a second one because I learned this lesson with the first one I made. 😔
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Cat
This is so pretty! And I agree, nothing better than hearing pretty wind chimes.
Katie
Thank you, Cat! It was a fun project to put together, and I do love listening to it chime!
Bee Meldahl
I desperately want to make these but there was no link to the template. Can you provide that link? Thanks!
Colleen
This is gorgeous! I can see how this could even be used as a mobile in a baby's room.
Katie
Thank you Colleen. This would make a great mobile! I didn't think of that.
Katy SkipTheBag
This is so beautiful! It makes me want to head out the beach to find some glass!
Katie
Thanks Katy, I am so glad you like it!
Christine
Loving this wind chime, it's so pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at the DI & DI Link Party every week Katie. We love seeing your wonderful posts and smiling face.
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Katie
Thank you Christine! I am so glad that you like it! It was a really fun project.
Mother of 3
So beautiful! I love that it comes as a kit! As I clicked over i was thinking that as much as I love sea glass we never find that much on the beach. This is perfect. Pinned and I'll be looking into that kit.
Katie
Thank you! The kit is great because it comes with EVERYTHING you need! Let me know if you have any questions.
Judy
Any ideas where I can get the kit or at least the template?
Katie
Sadly no, Judy. The company is out of business. I am sorry.
Deana
I understand that the complete kit for the sea glass wind chime is no longer available but do you have the templates that can be bought?
Katie
I do not Deana, I am so sorry. But you could use the pictures in this post as your guide.
Wendyj325
I was able to get the sea glass at Pier 1, and picked the driftwood up at the beach. I followed your steps and found it was easy to make just following your pictures. Turned out great! Thanks!
Katie
I am so glad Wendy!
Judy
Where can I order a kit?
Judy
Love the wind chimes
Ginger
where can i find the templet for the seaglass chime
Katie
HI Ginger! Here is the link to the printable template. https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/downloads/sea-glass-wind-chime-tempalte-printable/
Eileen Behm
The link for these glass wind chimes isn't working, I was trying to print the template. Could you please help.
Nicole DeVona
This is awesome, thanks for sharing. But, I can't print the template. Where can I get the template?
Thank you!
Shelly Elieson
This is soooo great!! I have been looking for a great craft activity for a girls’ camp this summer. I think the girls would totally love this!! And your tutorial was awesome!!! Bravo! Thank you for sharing!!?
Katie
Thanks Shelly!
Anita Dawson
I Love the sea glass wind chimes !❤️ This will be my next little project ! Thank you for sharing 🙏
JS
Thank you for sharing. Your site says to print the template, however, it is not working.
Katie
Thank you for letting me know. Here is another link to that printable template.
https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/downloads/sea-glass-wind-chime-tempalte-printable/
Laura Weyenberg
Where do you get the sea glass? I don't have a way to make a template? How can I do this? I don't have a printer.
Katie
I got the sea glass at Michaels. There is a link to it in the post. IF you don't have a printer you could download the pdf to a thumb drive and take it to your local printer.
Karen
Thank you!!
@julie_journeys
Love your sea glass wind chimes! Do you think super glue would work in lieu of E6000?
Katie
Thank you. Yes, I think super glue would work.
Warren
Thank you for the clear instructions. It works best as a sun catcher because the long lines get tangled in a strong wind.
Warren
Would a glue gun work?
Katie Adams
It might work temporarily, but I don't think hot glue is as strong as E6000.
Gloria
I used the E6000 glue on a shiny shell wind chime and was not happy with that glue. It was listed as flexable and the fish line cut thru the glue. Maybe it need a much longer drying/curing time but I switched to 527 glue and that worked much better for me.
Katie Adams
Great tip! Thanks so much for sharing.
Susan
Do you give a list of supplies and where you buy them?
Katie Adams
Yes, there is a list of supplies with links in this post.
marty
Hi! I am planning on making this but am wondering... is the E6000 glue strong enough to stay intact even after it rains?
Katie Adams
the E600 glue holds up great in rain, although I would recommend bringing it indoors for any kind of weather. The glass pieces can hit each other hard enough to break.
Katie Adams
Great post!! I am so glad that you shared it! Yours looks fantastic!