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As a note, all cut lines should be fully red (255,0,0) and all engraving should be fully black (0,0,0)
As a note, all cut lines should be fully red (255,0,0) and all engraving should be fully black (0,0,0)
[[File:Chimes 24.png|1400px|none]]
[[File:Chimes 24.png|1400px|none]]
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If you want, you can engrave a design into the hanging piece. Find a design you like on google and import it into Inkscape. Prepare the image as necessary according to the wiki page.
I am going to add in a simple floral design.
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Once the pieces are prepared in Inkscape, follow the instructions on the [[Laser Cutter]] wiki page to cut out the pieces.
==Hanger==
Use TIG rod to make a small hanger. Begin with about 3 in of the rod and go to the hand bender. With the ¼” die in the center, bend one end of the rod into a full circle. Bend the other into a “C” shape, enough so it can hook onto something without falling off.
==Assembly==
You should have three acrylic pieces, the ring with holes, the small circle with a center hole, and the decorative hanger. You will also have received 5 chimes of varying lengths. Using these pieces and sewing thread, you will assemble your windchimes.
First we are going to tie the hanging string. Using a single piece, thread the string through the four quadrant holes, tying the first one and the last one. It should look about like this:
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Next you are going to tie on the chimes, there are many ways to do this. You will tie the chimes in the leftover holes, and double up on the top hole (the one you based the second array off of)
In this TV I used a single thread and wove it through the holes and chimes. Then I hung it on my hook so I could even out the hanging lengths simply by pulling the string.
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There will be one more string with the hanger tied to the end and the small circle tied near the middle. String a bead to where you want the center disc to sit and tie it. This bead will prevent the disc from sliding down.
Pull the string through the center of the main holder and tie it to the hook at a height that the center disc will bang on the chimes.
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