Our top pick, the Bottles Uncorked Wine Bottle Wind Chimes, is handcrafted from repurposed wine bottles and comes in an array of bright color options. Here are the best wind chimes. To make the wind chimes, the bottom of the wine bottles are expertly cut out and wrapped with the copper accent, which reflects sunlight. A stained wooden ball and heart flag are suspended through the middle from a delicate chain. The result is an eclectic outdoor decor piece that sounds as beautiful as it looks. Price at time of publish: $26 Suspended individually from the top hanger, the hummingbirds have green wings with semi-transparent red bodies and blue beaks. With no assembly required, this wind chime can be effortlessly hung anywhere outside. Price at time of publish: $32 It comes in four lengths (18, 24, 30, and 36 inches) with the choice of either silver or bronze metal tubes. To ensure a balanced sound, each length option is hand-tuned to a different scale with five musical notes. Price at time of publish: $54 for 18 inches This handmade wind chime comes in two lengths (20 and 26 inches) and two multi-chrome color options. Weighing less than a pound, it’s a notably lightweight and airy product. The breezy, playful design will add a splash of color and peaceful background sounds to your outdoor space. Price at time of publish: $35 The braided polyester cord is resistant to sunlight, rot, and mildew. To prevent fraying, solid brass grommets are inserted into the pipes. As the wind picks up, a wooden ball clapper provides soft and soothing tones you’ll never tire of hearing. Price at time of publish: $88 The bells suspend from thin gold metal chains, which are attached to a round metal peace sign ornament. Rudraksha beads accent the gold and lend to the overall charm of this little wind chime. Price at time of publish: $43 The wood is engraved with the verse, “Through the strongest of storms or the softest breeze, listen to the wind and think of me” with the option to add the name of a loved one. Choose from two color options: cobalt or aqua. When the wind blows, the glass prisms create peaceful and relaxing sounds. Price at time of publish: $45 Handcrafted from polished brass, the bells are designed to deliver a tranquil, meditative hum reminiscent of Tibetan singing bowls. The sound is backed by a one-year tuning guarantee. This wind chime is suitable for outdoor use in a garden, on a patio, or on a balcony. It can also be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Price at time of publish: $89
Material
What material the wind chime is made up of is important in two ways. The first is how it looks. Whether a wind chime is made out of metal, glass, wood, or another material (or multiple materials!), each material will give it a different look. It affects how the sun shines through the chimes and the actual style of the wind chime. The way a wind chime sounds depends on the material that it’s made from, too. Wind chimes made of metal, wood, glass, and shells all sound different from each other because of the material from which they’re made.
Length
Wind chimes come in a lot of different lengths. Decide where you’re going to hang your wind chime and see if you want to have a short, medium, or long set of chimes. It may help to take out the tape measure so you can visually see how the wind chime will fall wherever you plan on hanging it.
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Additional reporting and research for this article was done by Stacy Fisher, a writer with nearly two decades of experience covering crafting, freebies, and other fun pastimes.
