Wall of Sound (well, Fence of Sound, Really)
Intro: Wall of Sound (well, Fence of Sound, Really)
Wall of sound (well, fence of sound, really)
Our gardens have only wire-mesh fences, giving little privacy. I didn’t like the idea of being able to look into next door’s garden while tending my plants, so I decided to put a screen up.
Dropped next door a note telling them what I would be doing, and why (so they didn’t think I was being stand-offish).
I punched holes into the disc – each hole had to be punched separately, so I had probs getting them more-or-less opposite each other, as can be seen from the pics! But one can just turn the disc round a bit and try again. No doubt a two-pronged punch would be much better, if one could arrange the holes the right distance.
I used plastic-covered wire to link the discs; that was all I had to hand. I tied the CDs in strips – easier to hang along the top of the fence – they’d have sagged in the middle if I’d tried stringing them in rows from side to side.
I tied each strip top and bottom to the fence – if it’d tied them a bit looser they’d have moved a bit in the breeze and I’d have had more or a rainbow.
All very basic, not very well done, but it was my first try with what equipment I had to hand. Maybe I’ll add more screens to the other fences later.
Our gardens have only wire-mesh fences, giving little privacy. I didn’t like the idea of being able to look into next door’s garden while tending my plants, so I decided to put a screen up.
Dropped next door a note telling them what I would be doing, and why (so they didn’t think I was being stand-offish).
I punched holes into the disc – each hole had to be punched separately, so I had probs getting them more-or-less opposite each other, as can be seen from the pics! But one can just turn the disc round a bit and try again. No doubt a two-pronged punch would be much better, if one could arrange the holes the right distance.
I used plastic-covered wire to link the discs; that was all I had to hand. I tied the CDs in strips – easier to hang along the top of the fence – they’d have sagged in the middle if I’d tried stringing them in rows from side to side.
I tied each strip top and bottom to the fence – if it’d tied them a bit looser they’d have moved a bit in the breeze and I’d have had more or a rainbow.
All very basic, not very well done, but it was my first try with what equipment I had to hand. Maybe I’ll add more screens to the other fences later.
6 Comments
trod1952 10 years ago
HelenaTroy 10 years ago
it's doing fine! i linked the discs with twists of plastic-coated wire, and the same to tie the strips to the fence, top and bottom. If i'd used twine, it might be showing signs of wear by now!
Doesnt feel like eight months ago!
jessyratfink 11 years ago
HelenaTroy 11 years ago
scoochmaroo 11 years ago
HelenaTroy 11 years ago