Ha, while cleaning and organizing the garage, many old items resurfaced, and I quickly decided whether to throw them away or use them for another purpose.
My brother-in-law gave me this staircase railing a couple of years ago. He was bringing it to the recycling center, but I thought about using it here in the garage near the house's entrance.
Well, a few years have passed, and I have changed my mind about what I want to do there, so I definitely won't be needing this railing.
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During the first cleaning phase of the garage, I used a circular saw to disassemble the railing for easier transport to the recycling.
However, I couldn't let go of the balusters, so I put them inside this bucket. Ha, I've been shuffling that bucket around the garage ever since.
Well, last week, I finally had the idea of making a wooden garland after inspiration struck with this one here.
This is how it all went:
1. MAKE THE WOODEN BEADS
I used my Makita miter saw to cut the baluster spindles to create the "wooden beads."
The beads were cut randomly, about 1" to 2", although I used a stopper (1-1/2") for the square section.
2. DRILL THE HOLES
Use a drill and a 3/16" drill bit to drill a hole in every wooden bead.
I got a good bunch of beads! :)
3. MAKE THE GARLAND
Cut the string to the length you want. Mine is about seven feet long without the tassels and has 56 beads on it.
I added a small piece of Gaffers tape on both ends of the string for easier stringing of the beads. However, these beads are big, and I often used an awl tool to push the string to the other side of the bead.
4. MAKE THE TASSELS
Two long tassels were created with the same string and using a piece of 7.5" plywood. You can also use a cardboard.
I wrapped the string 30 times around the plywood. Then, I brought a 20" piece of string under the wrapped string.
And tied it to the top end.
Then, using scissors, cut the other end.
Grab another 20" section of string and tie it about one inch from the top or head of the tassel.
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During the first cleaning phase of the garage, I used a circular saw to disassemble the railing for easier transport to the recycling.
This is how it all went:
1. MAKE THE WOODEN BEADS
I used my Makita miter saw to cut the baluster spindles to create the "wooden beads."
The beads were cut randomly, about 1" to 2", although I used a stopper (1-1/2") for the square section.
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| | MAKITA 12 in. Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw | |
2. DRILL THE HOLES
Use a drill and a 3/16" drill bit to drill a hole in every wooden bead.
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| | MAKITA Impact Driver | Drill Bit Set | Gloves | |
3. MAKE THE GARLAND
Cut the string to the length you want. Mine is about seven feet long without the tassels and has 56 beads on it.
I added a small piece of Gaffers tape on both ends of the string for easier stringing of the beads. However, these beads are big, and I often used an awl tool to push the string to the other side of the bead.
4. MAKE THE TASSELS
Two long tassels were created with the same string and using a piece of 7.5" plywood. You can also use a cardboard.
I wrapped the string 30 times around the plywood. Then, I brought a 20" piece of string under the wrapped string.
Wrap it around about four or five times. Tie it. Then, trim those loose ends.
Trim the uneven ends.
I didn't like that my tassels were all wavy. Nothing that my trusty iron couldn't handle!
5. TIE THE TASSELS TO BOTH ENDS OF THE GARLAND
I love the two-tone of this garland. I styled it here on the bookcase.
And on the coffee table... The possibilities are endless!
This is a chunky, substantial garland.
It adds visual interest wherever you display it.
Now I have to go and make at least two more!
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5. TIE THE TASSELS TO BOTH ENDS OF THE GARLAND
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What a clever idea! So much more interesting than traditional round tassel beads!
ReplyDeletePamela ~ DIY Vibes
Thanks so much Pamela! The many varying shapes makes it so unique and interesting. Good to hear you like it.
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