how to hanging wind chimes using alternative methods

How to Hanging Wind Chimes Using Alternative Methods.

Wind chimes are a great way to add a touch of zen to your home or garden! With the right mounting tools, you can hang them from the ceiling or a wall. You can also use a standing lantern holder or hang them from a tree outside if you don’t want to make holes in any surface.

Steps.

1. Apply an adhesive J-hook onto a ceiling. If you don’t want to make a hole in the ceiling, you can purchase adhesive hooks specifically made to hang plants and other items from ceilings. Be sure that the wind chime weighs less than the upper weight limit listed on the package.

Simply remove the protective strips from the adhesive mount and stick it onto the hanging surface.

You may need to apply pressure to the stuck-on mount for up to 1 minute to ensure a firm hold. Refer to the instructions on the package.

2. Mount a plant-hanging bracket onto a vertical wall. Use a drill and screws or a hammer and nails to attach a plant hanging bracket onto any vertical wall. After the bracket is in place, attach the wind chime by looping one of the chain links onto the hook.

Make sure the hanging part of the bracket sticks out far enough that the wind chime will have enough room to sway back and forth without hitting the wall.

3. Hang the wind chime from a tall lantern or plant holder. A tall lantern or plant holder is a great choice if you want to be able to move the wind chime to different locations. A holder that’s at least 4 feet (1.2 m) to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall is ideal, but you could use a shorter one for a small wind chime.

You can buy lantern or plant holders at garden supply or home hardware stores.

4. Use rope to hang the wind chime from a tree branch. If you want your wind chime to hang in a tree, simply loop a rope through one of the chain links and tie it onto a tree. Choose a relatively low-hanging horizontal branch. Ideally, one that has a small dip so the wind chime doesn’t slide along the branch.

To prevent rope friction from damaging the tree, use a bandana, sock, or other cloth to wrap the part of the rope that comes in contact with the tree. You can also use a tube of garden hose material as padding.

Tips.

Choose a lightweight wind chime made from bamboo or aluminum if you’re using small adhesive J-hooks.

Hang heavier ceramic, steel, or copper wind chimes from screwed in mounts or ceiling hooks.

Hang the wind chimes on exposed corners of a house or porch to get most wind (and the most chimes!).

Warnings.

If you have a plug-in drill, fit the drill bit into the holder before you plug it in.

Avoid hanging wind chimes over seating areas or other places where they could hurt someone if they fall.



Things You’ll Need.

Adhesive J-hooks (specifically for ceilings).

Plant holder wall bracket.

Tall lantern or plant holder.

Rope and tree branch (plus optional protective cloth or hose material)