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Wind Chime Buying Guide

Anatomy of a Wind Chime
Overall Length- The overall length of the chime, usually expressed in inches, measured from the top of the ring hook to the bottom of the sail. Most wind chimes made in the US today are sized in this manner.
Ring Hook- All good quality chimes use a metal ring or strong knotted loop. This isolates the chime's suspension cord from the hanger.
Suspension Cord- Multi-ply, man-made synthetic cord for use outdoors.
Suspension Platform- A circular piece of wood or metal that keeps the tubes the correct distance apart.
Tubes & Finish- The part of the chime that makes sound. The sounds vary based on the material the tubes are made from.
Striker or Clapper- The striker, or clapper, strikes the tubes to create sounds.
Wind Sail- The wind sail catches the wind and moves the clapper to make the tubes.

What To Look For When Buying A Chime
•The number of tubes that a wind chime has determines the number of notes that it can play. Wind Chimes with many tubes have the ability to combine more sounds and create different harmonies. Wind chimes with fewer tubes ensure a smaller range of well-tuned sound.
•The tube finish on wind chimes primarily affects overall visual appeal. Since wind chimes are usually on display for all to see, this can be just as important as getting the right wind chime sound.
•Overall wind chime length determines the tone and depth of the sound. Longer wind chimes produce lower, fuller tones, while shorter wind chimes produce higher pitched tones.
•The wind chime's clapper is the piece that comes into contact with the tubes. The point of contact is carefully calculated to provide the best possible sound.
•The size of the wind chime sail determines how much wind is needed to cause the wind chime to sound. Most of our wind chimes are designed to begin chiming in eight to ten mile per hour breezes. This is a desirable size because a less substantial sail would compromise durability, while a larger, heavier sail would result in less sound.

Metal Chimes
Metal Wind Chimes are our best sellers, for good reason! Because of their durability and high tuning accuracy, these chimes are the perfect gift. Only metal wind chimes can be tuned to specific tones and notes! Metal wind chimes come in a variety of melodies, and their tubes can even be tuned to well-known songs and themes. Metal wind chimes are also waterproof and rust resistant. You don't have to worry about them chipping or losing their beauty, so they'll last year after year.

Bamboo Chimes
Bamboo wind chimes are not as durable as metal wind chimes, but they are designed to provide beautiful, soothing sounds. The tones of bamboo wind chimes are hollow, deep, and resonant. Although they cannot be tuned, these wind chimes can emulate relaxing sounds like rain or exotic drums. Since bamboo is a plant, it is lightweight and some splitting may occur. It may happen to some degree in your wind chime, though this has a minimal effect on sound quality. Choose bamboo wind chimes for a natural and environmentally friendly way to relieve stress, with tones that will soothe the soul.

Capiz Chimes
Originating in the shallow waters off the coast of the Phillipines, our Capiz wind chimes are made from the shells of Windowpane oysters. These shells are flat & semi-transparent with a pearlescent appearance. Capiz is often used to create wind chimes or other luminescent objects, because of its striking appearance when light shines through.

Tubular Chimes
Tubular wind chimes are the most popular wind chime design. These wind chimes are available in a vast array or styles and sizes to suit any location. Tubular wind chimes are made of several vertically hanging tubes, with each tube lending its own tone. A tubular wind chime with tubes of varying lengths sounds great and offers exceptional visual appeal. Tubular wind chimes are typically aluminum, pewter, or bamboo.

Bell Chimes
Bell wind chimes are made out of one or more bells. Unlike the tubular wind chimes, the clappers on bell chimes make sounds by contacting a single metal piece and not multiple tubes. These wind chimes are available in traditional styles or unique contemporary styles with modern, geometrically designed bells. Most of our bell wind chimes are made of brass.

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Swedesboro,, New Jersey 08085
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Whimsical Winds Wind Chimes

603 Heron Drive, Suite 3 08085 Swedesboro,, New Jersey

856.210.6091