OMG Just when you think you've seen it all bam. I was just wowed by all that she created. Wonderful idea. And such beautiful windchimes. Kirk, hurry and make some for us all to see.

Those are great!
I like making windchimes myself, but my dremel just won't drill thru the thick glass.
What kind of drill did you use

Oh, they're all beautiful, but I LOVE the crystal fan chime!! Isn't it gorgeous?! It would be worth trying if you could find a piece cheap enough, so that if it broke during drilling, you wouldn't feel too bad! My bits seem to dull after drilling 2 holes. Do you have that problem?

I love the fan tooo.

They are so lovely! Can't wait to see what you and your wife make. Also it helps me think about what to do with a few pretty cups that I have (green bubble glass) cuz I used the saucers for plate flowers.
kathy

What an inspiration. We will be anxious to see what you and your wife come up with. I know it will be worth the wait. Jlily

How beautiful! Thanks for sharing a great idea! I'm sure this will inspire many.

I bet Ann & Deb, the artists, sell them as fast as they can make them. And yes, that fan is so elegant, they're all so neat.

Kirk, you and Carol might make some nice pocket change with a fun hobby like this ... and to think you get the stained glass for free! Look forward to seeing what y'all create!

Thanks Kirk! What a great site. Who knew you could make so many wonderful windchimes? Beautiful!

Kirk what are they useing to tie the chimes to the cup with?

Thanks for sharing that site, Kirk! Wow, what wonderful stuff! My favorite is the Patrician Sauce or is it supposed to be "Saucer?" We have a place that sells stained glass very cheap by the box. It is all odds and ends in different colors and textures. A project like this would be perfect for those odds and ends!

I wonder if they use wire with beads on it to hold the stained glass to the piece.

Who is going to be brave enough to ask the artists? he-he

Hi Kirkus,

Thanks for sharing the link and congratulations on being gifted with all that wonderful stained glass! I would be over the moon.
I make stained glass wind chimes as a hobby but I havenÂt quite mastered drilling holes in cups and glasses yet so I mostly use dried branches, wire baskets, wooden discs, etc. for my top pieces.
IÂm so excited and anxious to see what lovely things you & Carol create.

Aggie

We are so excited to make our chimes! I've attached a website as to how to drill the glass. Carol discovered this idea, and I'm riding on her coattails! Carol's projects become my projects! LOL We love to create things together so this is our current project!!! We thought we would use fine silver chains to attach the stained glass. I'll post as soon as we create a chime. Bear Hugs! Kirk

Here is a link that might be useful: How to Drill Glass

What an amazing gift you have given us today!!!!!!!!! My mind is really excited about the possibilities!

Susie

If you have boxes & boxes of glass you are going to be busy!! How lucky to get to choose from many sizes & shapes! Driftwood or large beachshell would look good for the top while you are getting the drilling down (don't want to rush you or anything!!!!"LOL Am sure you will come up with some great stuff, you always do!! Keep us informed!! Jan

Cool ideas. Drilling glass is pretty easy just have to do it slowly(-: I can't wait to see what you make(-:

For larger holes, use diamond core drill bits.

You will need a drill press to do this.

dcarch

I drill glass all the time as i make windchimes and sell them. I use a 9x13 baking dish and put water in it and then a peice of scrap glass. Put the glass you want to drill on top of that scrap piece, now when you start to drill put the bit at an angle then straight up and down. And before you know it your through.

I use a dremel tool. I buy my bits of ebay in a small 5 pcs set. And i only pay like 7 bucks for all 5. And they last along time.

Have fun making them. It is so much fun.

Valuable info there, Gretch! Thanks for those great tips. Technique is very important, and your experience helps us all. ~tenderlee

Wonderful site, thank you for sharing. I am always looking for new ideas. Most use fishing line to hang their chimes. It is strong and sways nicely in a breeze. Also you can go to wal-marts, etc and get leaders (in the fishing dept.) they have hooks on the end and makes it easy to attach to the glass.

For drilling holes try dental drills. You can buy them in quanity on e-bay or just by searching the web. They come in several sizes.

ChelCass