Hi ZopaKagyu, welcome to the group! You should have a metal loop in the bowl of the bell and a loop on the striker. Tie them loosely together with a piece of string leaving about 1 to 2cm of string between the two. The widest end of the striker might probably hang about 1 to 1 and 1/2cm below the bottom edge of the bell. Hope that helps. with kind wishes Aloka-D