These garden bells and sculptures are high fired and glazed so that they can withstand outdoor exposure. I display and enjoy bells and sculptures outside year-round in New England weather, but they will last longer if they are protected from pooling water and ice during the winter. The designs are original. The bells are strung with wooden clappers with wood and metal or ceramic wind catchers. Over time these may need to be restrung with fishing line to keep them chiming for years to come.