How to Make a Dangle Beaded Doorway

Create strings of beads to hang from your doorway.

In the 1970s, dangling beaded curtains hung across doorways were all the rage. Forty years later, they still find their way into modern decor. Unfortunately, finding a dangle-beaded curtain that matches your homes decor can be difficult. Instead of driving from home store to home store looking for the perfect curtain, make your own, using beads, string and a curtain rod. The finished product takes little time to complete and allows you choose the beads to customize it based on your decorating needs.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Spring-loaded curtain rod
• Drill
• Eye hooks
• String
• Fishing line (optional)
• Beads

Instructions

1. Measure the width of the doorway, using a measuring tape. Purchase a spring-loaded curtain rod that fits the measurement of the doorway.

2. Drill a 1/8-inch hole into the curtain rod every 1 inch. Twist an eye hook into each of the drilled holes. Hang the curtain rod in the doorway with the eye hooks pointing down.

3. Measure the height of the doorway from the ground to where you hung the curtain rod. Add 2 inches to this measurement. Cut one piece of string or fishing line to match the measurement for each set of holes you drilled in Step 2.

4. Tie one end of each string with a double knot. Feed the other end of the string through the beads to create the pattern of your choice. Use beads with a 1/8-inch opening. Feed them onto the string, leaving the last 2-1/2 inches without beads. Repeat this procedure with each piece of string or fishing line.

5. Tie the final 2-1/2 inches of the string into a loop. Hang the looped ends of the beaded strings on the eye hooks.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want the beads spaced apart from one another, tie a knot in the string below each bead.

• Use one color of bead or multiple colors and sizes. When using different beads, feed them on in a predetermined pattern, or opt for a more abstract look and use a random placement.

• Change out the beaded strands to match your decor or the current holiday.

• If you choose to use beads with an a larger opening and want to space the beads, apply hot glue to the inside of the bead once it is threaded on the string. Let the glue dry before proceeding to the next bead.

References

• Building Materials 365: How to Make a Beaded Curtain
• Beaded Curtain: How to Make Beaded Curtains