How a Professionally Manufactured Wind Chime is Made
Wind chimes sing a song of peace and tranquility, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life.
Wind chimes have global popularity due to the high number of cultures who enjoy gardening as a hobby. Gardening lovers either make their own wind chime or buy one from a specialized manufacturer or retailer.
The instruments come in virtually unlimited shapes, colors, and pitches. DIY wind chimes are creative and unique. On the other hand, professionally manufactured wind chimes can be precisely tuned and have a smooth surface.
Are you curious about how a professionally manufactured wind chime is made? Dionysus Artcrafts is an expert in making wind chimes, let us share the manufacturing process with you.
Make the wind chime top
The first step in the process is to prepare the wooden plate that will serve as the top of the wind chime. This plate should be cut to the desired size and treated to prevent it from warping or rotting. Once the wooden plate is ready, small holes are drilled into it to allow for the threading of wire or string. This will later be used to secure the metal tubing in place. After the plate is prepared, the plates and sails of the wind chime are then carefully polished to enhance their natural beauty and remove any rough edges. Finally, a waterproof coating is applied to protect the wood from weathering and deterioration.
Anodize the aluminum tubes
Aluminum is a popular choice for wind chime tubes due to its lightweight and durable properties. However, since wind chimes are often placed outdoors, it’s important to ensure that the tubes are able to withstand the elements. This is where the anodizing process comes into play.
Anodizing is a surface treatment that creates an oxide layer on the aluminum tubes, making them waterproof and providing improved weather resistance. This process helps to protect the tubes from corrosion and other weather-related damage, ensuring that they continue to produce beautiful sounds for many years to come. In addition, anodizing can also enhance the appearance of the tubes by providing a deeper and more vibrant color. By going through the anodizing process, the aluminum tubes of your wind chime will be able to withstand the elements and provide years of beautiful sounds.
Cut the tubes precisely
Then, tubes are cut into various lengths.
Generally, modern wind chimes consist of between four and eight aluminum tubes, as well as most of our wind chime products. However, we also manufacture mark tree wind chimes with nineteen tubes and spiral chimes with sixteen tubes.
Lengths of tubes are cut depending on the desired pitches of the chimes. These pitches are closely checked with computers and minute adjustments are made.
Until this step, usually the tubes are complete and ready to be drilled with small holes near the top of the tubes, but we have one more step before they are hand-strung onto the wooden plate.
Unique silk printing technology allows us to print poems or spiritual scriptures on the curved surfaces of aluminum tubes. Unlike stickers, silk printing keeps the tube surfaces smooth and elegant.
Assemble the hook and sail
Last, we complete our product with a metal hook attached to the top of the instrument for easy hanging. Our aluminum hooks are also anodized so that the whole wind chime becomes waterproof. This is how a professionally manufactured wind chime is made.
Conclusion
No matter you decide to DIY a wind chime or buy a professionally made wind chime from a specialized manufacturer like Dionysus Artcrafts, the most important in common is a heart in love with wind chimes.