The Benefits Of The Bamboo Wind Chime
Long before we began to use metals and ceramics to build wind chimes, the bamboo wind chime was hanging outside many homes and in many gardens, producing a serene and calming sound to benefit anyone who walked past. They were also believed to attract good spirits and ward off bad ones.
Even now, the bamboo wind chime can be more appealing than wind chimes made from modern materials. They are far quieter, even in windy conditions, and are said to be lucky for those who own them.
Choosing The Right Number
The bamboo wind chime is popular because of the luck factor, but certain numbers of tubes – such as three for example – will make your bamboo wind chime lucky in specific ways.
The number three relates to general happiness, so if you select a bamboo wind chime which has three pipes, it will attract happiness to you. Definitely something you want to have hanging in your garden!
Don’t forget you can also have a collection of wind chimes hanging in the same area, each one made from a different number of tubes. Not only will this bring different kinds of luck to your home, it will also produce a medley of sound as the wind blows through them.
Looking After Your Wind Chimes
It may sound obvious but it is important to remember your bamboo wind chime is made from wood. For this reason it is advisable to make sure you buy wind chimes that have been weatherproofed to repel rain and snow. This treatment will make your wind chimes last much longer.
If you are making your own bamboo wind chime you can buy it already hollowed out. All you need to do is buy a clear stain that is intended for outdoor use to protect them. Apply a couple of coats to each pipe and make sure they are thoroughly dry before assembling the wind chimes and hanging them outside.
If you want to create a bamboo wind chime that is truly unique, try using a different coloured stain on each tube.
Experiment with cutting the bamboo to different lengths as this will produce different sounds. The longer the tube of bamboo is, the deeper the sound will be.
A bamboo wind chime should form an essential part of your daily relaxation routine. Hang them somewhere you like to sit and relax, and make that space sacred for you. You’ll soon find you feel far more at peace and ready to face anything that comes your way.
