Natural Simple Materials: Driftwood, Beach Stone, Shell Wind Chimes

 Coast Chimes Beach Stone Zen Chime

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I am a fan of simplicity. There is a beauty to simple. It's easy on the eyes. I believe it simply reduces stress. It's that simple.

A lot of my wind chimes incorporate materials from nature, and you can't get any more simple than that. Basic found materials, with minimal changes, make for a very appealing effect. For yard and garden decoration, why not consider adding elements that come from nature? That's going to fit in so nicely! 

Visit my large selection of driftwood, beach stone, and shell wind chimes, and pick something that will bring a feeling of contentment for years to come.

Natural Materials in Art

Natural Beach Stones and Oyster Shell
with Cobalt Blue Glass, Copper, Brass
Wind Chime by Coast Chimes
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Using natural materials from local beaches is something I really like to do.

Working long hours in a rather dark workshop basement, getting out for an hour or two each day is beneficial to my mental and physical health. A walk from my home has it all. My workday hike takes me through urban, beach, and forest environments, and I never fail to come back refreshed (also with a stone or piece of driftwood!).

It takes time to find stones that are of the sort I like. Driftwood, around here, is even more challenging to find. I try to keep a good collection in my workshop, so that when the urge to use natural materials strikes I have a generous selection to choose from.

All these natural materials seem to compliment my artist-made sea glass in a most excellent way. Visit my website to see some of the many exceptional works I have on offer: Coast Chimes

Glass, Copper, Large and Small Oyster Shell Wind Chimes

Cobalt Blue Glass
Antiqued Copper
Oyster Shell Wind Chime
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Beach combing is an enjoyable part of my work, especially during these warmer, dryer months. Lately I have been finding some really nice half oyster shells, and as you can see from the picture above they suit my designs exceptionally well. They become quite bright and translucent when the sun shines through them, from behind.

I have also been making some smaller, more economical chimes with oyster shell, such as the beautiful wind chime pictured below.

See all my wind chimes and suncatchers, art for the home and garden, at Coast Chimes.

Glass, Copper, Brass

Oyster Shell Chime

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Outstanding Art Wind Chimes and Suncatchers at Coast Chimes

Cobalt Blue Glass & Oyster Shell Outdoor Wind Chime

$175 including shipping at Coast Chimes

My blue glass is a real eye-catcher, and it seems to go very well with this oyster shell found on the beach below my home. Of course, the all copper chimes are always a knock-out, and they only look even better as they age to an old penny color.

You don't have to wait for spring or summer, as all my wind chimes live very happily outside all year round. They are built to last.

See all my wind chimes, suncatchers, art for outdoors at Coast Chimes, or if you prefer, on Etsy.