Materials for Making Window Valances

Series Summary

From earrings and bracelets to single-stranded and elaborate multi-stranded necklaces, creating beaded crafts is fun, easy to learn, and can even be done at home. All it takes is the desire to create, the willingness to learn and, finally, the practice of your newly acquired craft. The best part of learning to work with beads is the multitude of things you can create. For instance, don't let your mind be restricted simple by jewelry. There are all kinds of beaded crafts, and all it takes is your imagination.

In this free video series, learn how to make a beaded window valance. This window valance looks gorgeous hanging a window because of the beads. Like a mini sun catcher, this project will impress everyone! Our expert, Karen Weisman, shows you the step by step process of making this project. Learn the supplies you need to make beaded window valance, and also, learn how to measure and design your valance. Once you have everything you need, learn how to attach nylon string to the top of your wooden valance. Finally, Karen shows you how to bead the valance. Once this project is complete, complement your valance with beaded curtain tiebacks. This simple project can be done by everyone! So, take some time, and learn about beaded crafts today!

Video Transcript

"Today I'll be showing you how to make a beaded window valance. These are the materials we'll be using. You'll need a piece of wood batting, one and a half inch by a quarter inch the length of your window. You'll need some ribbon that will cover that batting at the end to cover up our work. You'll need some tape measures, a stapler. You can use a regular household stapler or a power stapler. You'll need pencil, scissors, a pair of needle-nosed pliers. You'll need some nylon fishing line that you can find in the beading stores. You'll need some little crimp beads to hold the beads on the line, and you'll need an assortment of plastic beads in whatever colors you want. You're going to use some large pennant and drop beads, some large and medium and small beads, and I'll be showing you how to select those beads and how to decide what you want to buy."