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Wood Bead Garland

Wooden beads make a beautiful garland for the holidays or to add a pop of color to any home decor. This project is very easy and can be completed in an afternoon.
Prep Time1 minute
Active Time1 hour
Yield: 1 Garland

Materials

Instructions

  • If you are using various sized beads in your wooden garland lay them out on a table to figure out your pattern first.
  • Once you have your pattern it's time to paint your beads.
  • If you are painting your beads with a small paintbrush and acrylic paint I recommend using a coat hanger to string your beads to make it easier to paint. If the beads touch a surface while the paint is wet it will leave marks on the bead and they won't be smooth.
    wooden bead garland
  • Straighten out the coat hanger and then lay it across a raised surface to give yourself space to paint the beads. (We used a cookie sheet with sides)
  • Space the beads evenly on the coat hanger and paint each bead making sure to get all the sides and around the bead opening.
  • Repeat until the beads are evenly painted.
  • Allow beads to dry completely before removing from the coat hanger.
  • String the beads on a piece of twine, remember to make your pattern.
  • Once the beads are strung, tie a knot at the end of the twine. Make sure there is about a 1/2 inch of space between the beads and the knot in the twine. Don't cut the twine at the knot- keep another 3-4 inches after the knot so you have room to make the tassel.
  • To make the tassel, take your roll of twine and wrap a long strand around your hand or index card at least 10 times. Cut the end of the twine. Using the twine at the end of your bead garland, wrap that around the loop of twine to secure the loop.
    twine knot wooden garland
  • Secure a knot around the loop then cut the other side of the loop to make the tassel.
  • Wrap the extra twine around the top of the tassel (where it is connected to the wooden bead garland) to finish the tassel.
  • If you want to add decorative ribbon to the tassel, add it after the twine has secured the tassel to the garland.