Rain chains are a decorative garden accessory that provide a pleasant waterfall sound as the water passes over the chain. DIY rain chains are a lovely way to showcase your creativity in your garden, since you can create a design that expresses your unique personal style.
Slag Glass Rain Chain
When the light catches this rain chain, it creates a pretty rainbow effect.
Copper Ring Rain Chain
Simple yet elegant, this copper ring rain chain is sure to please. Head over to
Wire Wrapped Rocks
Polished rocks wrapped in wire make an inexpensive rain chain that creates a strong visual impact. Learn more about this project at
Ceramic Rain Chain
No instructions are provided for this design, but the look would be easy to duplicate with large beads or stones with holes drilled through them. Photo via
Bucket Rain Chain
A rain chain make from galvanized buckets is a quick and easy way to add visual interest to your garden. Visit
Ombre Flower Pot Rain Chain
Tiny terra cotta flower pots painted from light to dark form the basis of this unique ombre rain chain.
Spoon Rain Chain
A metal rain chain made using old spoons adds vintage charm to your garden.
Funnel Rain Chain
Metal funnels are a natural choice for creating a rain chain with a very modern design. Head over to
Shower Curtain Hook Rain Chain
Shower curtain hooks joined together form a delightfully unexpected rain chain.
Cookie Cutter Rain Chain
If you hate to bake, but have inherited a large collection of cute metal cookie cutters, why not transform them into a rain chain for your garden?
Pinecone Rain Chain
It’s not the most long lasting idea, but a rain chain made of pinecones can double as a bird feeder when it’s sunny. All you need to do is smear a bit of peanut butter on the pine cones! Learn more at
Bottle Rain Chain
There’s no tutorial, but this recycled bottle rain chain upload on
Key Rain Chain
Don’t throw away old keys! Connect them together with wire to create a unique rain chain for your garden. Photo courtesy of
Stained Glass Rain Chain
The colors in this rain chain are gorgeous. It appears to be made of stained glass, although
Zip Tie Rain Chain
Keep it simple and inexpensive with rain chain made from leftover zip ties.
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