Options on how to hang the bead curtain!

Option 1:

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Measure the inside width and length of the doorway. Cut a dowel rod to this width plus four inches. Measure in from each side two inches and mark this with a pencil. In between these two points, mark the location of each eyelet hook with a pencil and a ruler. Count the marks to determine how many rows of beads you’ll need.

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Create a scaled drawing on a piece of graph paper based on your measurements, using one row per strand of beads. Outline the colors and bead arrangement on this with pencils and a marker. Number each row for easy reference. If you’re going for a more haphazard effect or using only a handful of colors, a diagram may not be necessary.

3

Screw an eyelet hook into each mark on the dowel rod. Most eyelet screws are self-tapping; however, if you’re having issues getting it in, nick the mark on the dowel rod with a nail to create a starting point.

4

Cut nylon string or fishing wire to about 12 inches longer than you want the finished curtain to be. Tie the strings to the eyelet hooks securely, and then string a crimping bead up each so that it goes over the excess line and hits right below the knot. Clamp with pliers to secure.

5

Separate your beads by color in various dishes and position the dowel rod on a large work surface. Place your diagram in an easy-to-see spot if necessary.

6

String the beads onto the nylon per your diagram or in a pattern of your choosing. Some may prefer to work one string at a time, while others will get better results working from left to right.

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Tie off the end of each string securely and then push the excess string back through the beads, cutting away any excess.

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Hang the dowel rod to the door frame by either directly nailing or screwing it to the frame, or by installing small curtain rod hooks on either side to hold the rod.

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