You can use a variety of beads from seed beads to 4, 6, 8, mm beads and other random fancy beads. Tiger tail bead stringing wire (Amazon affiliate links) .018 amzn.to/2NmOCBe or 0.24 which is slightly thicker: amzn.to/3NRdBGq
Im sorry you lost a dear friend. That is so touching that everyone got a strand of her bead curtain 😭. I love the idea of slowly chipping away at a bead curtain I may do that for my big bay window where I keep my plants.
Hi Heather, I just searched for beginner info re: making bead curtains and yours was the 3rd one I saw. I really enjoyed your video. I subscribed, too. Excited to get started making some. My condolences to you that you lost your friend. I lost a friend who loved crafting, so I want to make something in her honor. Have fun making your beautiful creations!
I'm so happy you found me Christine. Thank you so much for subbing. My condolences on the loss of your friend. Crafting in their honour is such a lovely way to keep our friends in our hearts.
So sorry for your loss. Having that bead curtain strand is such a nice way to remember her by. I'm going to get working on my version of this challenge. Thank you for sharing the back story, very touching.
Just stumbled upon your channel, I love the idea that you all got to keep a little piece of Allison’s beaded curtain, absolutely beautiful. I want to start making my own :)
Thanks so much Jessie. My friend Allison was such a special soul who touched many lives and we are all so delighted to have a keepsake of her creative spirit!
This sun catcher will work for me. I want to make a small dangles for use on gifts. I’m making sachets and I want the hang along with ribbon. Thank you for your help.
I have made a few of these with glass beads, metal beads & metal charms, I would like to hang them outside. Is there a sealer I should use on the metal to keep them from deteriorating or rusting as fast?
@@HeatherBoydWire thank you. Do you think it would be ok to spray everything including the glass beads? Or should I just protect the metal? I have already assembled the suncatchers.
Thank you for sharing your art and your story, I’m going to try to make a bead curtain for my sunroom. I looked on Etsy but I really want to make one & have friends help too… to make it special
Sonia: Did you request to join the Wire Makers Club under the name of Susie? You would just need to answer all 4 membership questions before approval. Thanks for your understanding. Heather.
That is a wonderful idea Catt. Allison is with me everyday as I keep her photo on my phone's lock screen and see her beautiful beaded strand every day in my Art corner. Sending a big hug your way for your dear sister.
That's good! I made one of these in a bead party and want to make another one but the instructor put the loop and bottom charm on I wanted to make another one.
@@HeatherBoydWire is that what you use for curtains? Wire ? You said in your video tiger thread? Am I confused I want to make a curtain so I want to order correctly!! Thank you
You can use a variety of beads from seed beads to 4, 6, 8, mm beads and other random fancy beads.
Tiger tail bead stringing wire (Amazon affiliate links)
.018 amzn.to/2NmOCBe
or 0.24 which is slightly thicker: amzn.to/3NRdBGq
Im sorry you lost a dear friend. That is so touching that everyone got a strand of her bead curtain 😭. I love the idea of slowly chipping away at a bead curtain I may do that for my big bay window where I keep my plants.
Thank you Amber. That is a lovely idea and will look beautiful with your plants.
I love the idea of a bead curtain. How special to have your friends creation as a keepsake. Thank you for your tutorials.
You are very welcome Donna and thank you.
Hi Heather, I just searched for beginner info re: making bead curtains and yours was the 3rd one I saw. I really enjoyed your video. I subscribed, too. Excited to get started making some. My condolences to you that you lost your friend. I lost a friend who loved crafting, so I want to make something in her honor. Have fun making your beautiful creations!
I'm so happy you found me Christine. Thank you so much for subbing. My condolences on the loss of your friend. Crafting in their honour is such a lovely way to keep our friends in our hearts.
@@HeatherBoydWire Me too! Thank you and I agree. ❤️
This is how i keep my 3 yr old occupied while I make my stuff. He loves just going through the beads and picking out different stuff! 💕
That's awesome Ali.
So beautiful ! RIP, Alison💝
Thanks so much. Today marks 4 years of Allison's passing and she is always in my heart and thoughts. xo
@@HeatherBoydWire you are creating
wonderful things in her honor❣
@@HeatherBoydWire May Alison live-on thru the wonderful things you create in her honor 💞
I have always wanted to do this! Thank you Heather and it's a beautiful tribute to your friend.
I hope you make one Angelique. My friend was a special person and this was her final gift for her friends.
So sorry for your loss. Having that bead curtain strand is such a nice way to remember her by. I'm going to get working on my version of this challenge. Thank you for sharing the back story, very touching.
Thank you so much. These are so meditative to make as well. I have such fond memories of beading and creating with Allison.
💜 Thank you so much for sharing this!
My pleasure Susan.
Cool! I am interested in beaded curtains and window adornments. You make it all look so easy, Heather.
The beaded curtains are so beautiful. Thanks so my dear friend Allison for the inspiration!
Aww I am so very sorry for your loss Heather that's sad when you lose someone close to you
Thanks so much Corinne. Allison was a true shining light and she lives forever in my heart (and as the lockscreen on my phone xo)
Just stumbled upon your channel, I love the idea that you all got to keep a little piece of Allison’s beaded curtain, absolutely beautiful. I want to start making my own :)
Thanks so much Jessie. My friend Allison was such a special soul who touched many lives and we are all so delighted to have a keepsake of her creative spirit!
I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. This is a beautiful video in her honor. 💜
Thank you so much Abu. Allison was a dear friend and continues to inspire me with her courage and creativity. I inherited her bead collection!
This sun catcher will work for me. I want to make a small dangles for use on gifts. I’m making sachets and I want the hang along with ribbon. Thank you for your help.
That's awesome Lynda. Have fun with them.
Thaank you I learned how to clamp my baed sun catcher and alos to add any loose jewlery items
You are very welcome Shiree.
I have made a few of these with glass beads, metal beads & metal charms, I would like to hang them outside. Is there a sealer I should use on the metal to keep them from deteriorating or rusting as fast?
Hi Raechel: You can probably get a spray clear coat at the hardware or art store.
@@HeatherBoydWire thank you. Do you think it would be ok to spray everything including the glass beads? Or should I just protect the metal? I have already assembled the suncatchers.
@@RaechelGreen It may be easier to spray the whole thing, but more effective to spray the metal separately to get in the nooks and crannies!
Thank you for sharing your art and your story, I’m going to try to make a bead curtain for my sunroom. I looked on Etsy but I really want to make one & have friends help too… to make it special
That's a wonderful idea Kristine. Have fun with it.
I love it! Finally I found a great tutorial, thanks!
I'm so happy Sonia. This is a special tutorial for my dear friend.
Sonia: Did you request to join the Wire Makers Club under the name of Susie? You would just need to answer all 4 membership questions before approval. Thanks for your understanding. Heather.
Beautiful work!
Thank you.
Thank you Thank you
You are very welcome.
Sorry about your friend. That was a pretty Beaded Curtain. Lovely ideas to remember her by. 💖☺️
Thank you so much Jamie.
How does the jump ring work on a curtain rod? Curtain rods are larger in diameter.
You can add any size rings to attach these to any size curtain rod! You can buy jump rings or split rings in any size on Amazon or Etsy.
Sorry for your loss 🖤 hope you’re doing okay
Thanks so much Emma. My friend Allison passed away just over a year ago and is forever in my heart. Than you for your kind words.
BEAUTIFUL MRS. HEATHER A TOUCHING STORY ABOUT UR FRIEND. I'M GONNA 2 MAKE 1 4 MY SISTER THAT PASSED AWAY 2YEARS AGO & PUT AN ANGEL ON IT
That is a wonderful idea Catt. Allison is with me everyday as I keep her photo on my phone's lock screen and see her beautiful beaded strand every day in my Art corner. Sending a big hug your way for your dear sister.
@@HeatherBoydWire THANK U SO MUCH MRS. HEATHER
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I got 6lb fishing line. Will that work? I bought some stands and that's what they had used.
That should work.
i want to make a curtain what do i hang the strings on and how
You can do large loops at the top and hang the beaded strings on a curtain rod. Good luck.
Sorry about your friend thanks for the tutorial
Thank you Lori. Allison continues to inspire me every day.
That's good! I made one of these in a bead party and want to make another one but the instructor put the loop and bottom charm on I wanted to make another one.
Hi can you also tell me re: thread tiger? What size of thread?
Hi Lorie: I use the 7 strand Beadalon bead stringing wire that is .020 inches or 0.51 mm.
@@HeatherBoydWire is that what you use for curtains? Wire ? You said in your video tiger thread? Am I confused I want to make a curtain so I want to order correctly!! Thank you
@@lorieduff7126 Bead stringing wire is the same as Tiger Tail!
Here is some that is .018 amzn.to/2NmOCBe either or 0.24 which is slightly thicker: amzn.to/3NRdBGq
What sizes of beads do you use?
I used a variety of beads including seed beads, 4, 6 and 8 mm beads and other random fancy/funky beads!
I need to block sun
where do you buy your beads?
I buy beads from many different places including Etsy and local suppliers in Montreal. Especially Club Bead Plus. Also Michaels.