Beading Fashionable Curtains

Beaded curtains made a big hit back in the 1960s and 70s and now these fashion statements for the home are back by popular demand. The hippie theme is emerging with younger generations and even adults. You can make your own beaded curtain creation with some tools and a lot of imagination.

To begin the project of beaded curtains, all you need is a thin piece of wood, fishing line and beads. Any shape, form and texture of beads will work. There are bamboo-beaded curtains to the old hippie style of multi colored beads. Measurements are the first thing to do because you must know the width and length of the chosen area. The normal amount used for making a beaded curtain is twelve strands for each set you create this will be your personal creation. The number of beads you strand depends on the size of the beads and your imagination. People should consider involving younger children in this craft because kids love to get creative, and it keeps them occupied. Beading curtains does involve using a hot glue gun so if kids are working on this craft make sure they have adult supervision.

People making beaded curtains do have the option of painting the thin wooden piece you will hot glue the fish line of beads. Another option with beaded curtains is deciding if you want to make a tied back effect to hold the curtains off to the side. Choosing to add a tie back can be a creation made with more beads or plain fabric.