Best choice of thread/string for wind chime?

Monofiliment or fishing line

Most of the directions I've seen for DIY chimes, and the retailer Hayneedle's page on replacing strings on windchimes, recommend nylon twine--either fishing line rated for a higher load (100 lbs. or more) or archery string. They also recommend tying the string with loose temporary knots until you've tested the chime to make sure you like the sound, then securing the length with a more permanent knot.

Fishing line is what I would suggest. Make sure you get information for the proper knots to tie

Hello Clare, Yes, I too would recommend fishing line. It is durable and it won't rust. Your stamped metal sounds so pretty. That is a really good idea to use them as wind chimes. I hope you enjoy them for many years.

I, too, recommend heavy fishing line. Hint, use fresh line as older line tends to get brittle. If you have the chimes outdoors, check the line ever-so-often to be sure it isn't stretching or growing brittle. ( I use high-test line for glass paint projects, and it holds very well.)

Could also use waxed cotton cord like they use for leather crafting. https://www.amazon.com/Tinksky-Strings-Necklace-Bracelet-Beading/dp/B01L76KO4M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1503545518&sr=8-4&keywords= waxed+string

I have used fishing line in the past with great success. (I used to live in Maine.)