How to Make Beaded Door Curtains

When it comes to keeping out the flies in the summer, or just wanting to add some extra texture to your rooms, beaded door curtains are the right way to do so. Here you can read about how to make your own beaded door curtains, from simple ones to some more elaborate ones that take some more time and planning.

Step 1 – Getting Started

Decide where you want your curtain to go and how long it needs to be.  Measure the door width and have someone cut a wooden rod for you to fit the door. Always have some extra length in the wooden rod so that insects cannot get in from between the wall and the curtain.

Step2 – Length of Curtain

The next step is take and record the necessary measurements. Measure the inside length of the door and then add about 6 inches to your measurement to allow for knotting and hanging it above the door. Cut the nylon or rope, depending on your preference, to the desired length. Decide on how dense you want your curtain to be and how many lengths of nylon you will need, and cut them to size. The more nylon or rope used, the fuller the curtain will be.

Step 3 – Attaching Nylon to Rod

Now add cup hooks to the “bottom” side of the wooden rod, and start knotting the nylon to the hooks. Once they are all done, take one strand of the nylon and pull it to one side, making sure that none of the other strands are getting tangled in the process.

Step 4 – Beading

When picking the beads you are going to use for your curtain, keep in mind to pick relatively light beads as when all are hung on the wooden rod, it can tend to get quite heavy very quickly. Start beading the strand of nylon until you get to the last 4 beads, here re-thread the nylon back through each bead so as to keep them firmly in place. Additionally, make sure to knot the last one in properly. If your going to create a pattern or design with your beads, it’s a good idea to plan it out earlier using some graph paper, to have it all mapped out before hand. Once the first strand is ready, pull the next one aside and repeat the process.

Step 5 – Hanging the Curtain

When hanging curtains, always make sure to have someone there to help you; to reduce the chance of injuries or spraining a muscle. Make sure that the rod is hung up parallel to the ground and looks straight when seen from a distance – it is much easier to do this with someone helping you.

Now that your curtains are hung, you can enjoy the fresh summer breeze coming in through your curtains but not have to worry about flies taking over your home and making it their own!