How to Make a Cheap Curtain Holdback
Curtains are expensive enough without spending additional money on high-end holdbacks. Though every curtain requires holdbacks, you can try creating some yourself instead of getting fancy finials and silk tassels just to keep your curtains from obscuring your view. Posh and beautiful curtain holdbacks are attainable with just a few inexpensive supplies from your local craft or hardware store. You may even have a few of the necessary materials at home. Go through your crafting supplies before you make a special trip. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Beading wire
- Scissors
- Crimp beads
- Pliers
- Beads (any style, medium or color)
- Finishing nails
- Hammer
Instructions
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Cut a 14-inch length of beading wire for each of your curtain holdbacks. Slide a crimp bead onto one end of each wire, fold over the last inch of the wire.
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Feed about 1/4 inch of the end of the wire back through the crimp bead, creating a loop. Crush the crimp bead closed with pliers. Crimp beads crush easily to hold wire pieces in place and create closures and loops.
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Slide beads onto each wire, bumping them up against the crimp bead at the base of the wire loop. Glass, wood, and even plastic crystal beads look elegant and stylish for very little money. Use any pattern or style of beads that matches your décor.
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Slide a crimp bead onto the other end of each wire, creating a loop as you did before. Crush the beads closed. Your holdbacks are finished.
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Place the tip of a finishing nail about 6 inches above your windowsill and 2 inches to the left side of the window. Turn the nail to the left at a 45-degree angle and tap it into the wall, leaving half of the nail still sticking out of the wall. Repeat on the right side.
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Loop one end of each holdback over a nail. Wrap the holdback around one of the curtains and slip the other loop over the nail. Your curtains should be open and secure.
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