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Fringe Main Project Page
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Click on a Beaded Fringe Project/Craft name below
for easy instructions on how to start your beaded trim project:
Tablecloths
/ Pillows
/ Sheers
/ Cornice
Boards / Valances
/ Sachets
/ Nightlight
/ Placemats
/ Lampshades
/ Ottoman
/ Bench
/ Planters
/ Bedspread
or Duvet / Throw
/ Shower
Curtain / Vanity
bottle /
Guest & Hand towels / Shelves
/ Door
Frames / Hammocks
/
Patio Umbrellas / Shawl
or Evening Wrap / Bathing
suit / Skirt
or Dress / Capri's
or Pants / Ankle
Bracelet /
Barrettes / Boots
/ Back Pack
/ Beach
Hat
General Tips When
Using Beaded Fringe Trim On Your Projects
Create Beaded Fringe Shelves
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Beaded Fringe Collections
Easy to do and extremely chic!
To dress up some shelves, all you need to do is attached beaded fringe underneath
the shelf edge and let it fall!
This can be done on open shelves or shelves with doors on them (such as your
kitchen cabinets).
Tips
- Just remember if there is a door on the cabinet,
you will want to make sure that you attached the beaded fringe completely
underneath the shelf so that the cabinet door will shut all the way.
How To Instructions
- Measure the length of the shelf or shelves that you are going
to apply the fringe to. I should attach the ribbon part of the fringe to the
underneath front edge of the shelf so that the front of the beaded
fringe is hanging even with the front of the shelf.
- For this project you will need glue that dries clear and tacks with an extended
head so that they are easy to remove when the glue dries.
- Remove the shelf from the cabinet if possible and turn it
upside down. It is a good idea to mark the front underneath side of the cabinet
with a pencil before removing it, so that you will be sure to attach the trim
to the correct side.
- Apply a thin strip of non-toxic, waterproof glue that dries
clear and attach the ribbon to the glue. Be sure that the fringe is turned
so that the beaded fringe is not laying towards the back side of the shelf
but hanging over the front edge. However, remember, you are gluing the ribbon
to the underneath side of the shelf.
- Beginning on one side of the shelf, apply glue all the way across the lip
of the bottom edge of the shelf. Be sure that the glue is spread out to the
width of the ribbon so that the entire ribbon will be securely glued.
- Fold one cut end of the ribbon about 1/2" for the beginning corner.
You will want to apply a dab of glue inside the fold of the ribbon as well
as on the shelf. Place the folded end of the ribbon in the corner against
the glue. Secure the end with a tack.
- Moving along the edge of the shelf, continue to apply the ribbon to the
glue, adding tacks as needed.
- Continue all the way across the shelf, adding glue and tacks as you go.
- When you reach the other side, cut the ribbon of the fringe about 1/2"
longer than you need. Fold the cut end to meet the beginning of the ribbon
in the corner. You will want to apply a dab of glue inside the fold of the
ribbon as well as on the wall.
- Once the glue has dried, you can remove the tacks.
- If you want, you can apply a decorative gimp over the ribbon of the beaded
fringe in the same way.
General Tips When Using Beaded Fringe Trim
On Your Projects
- Some beaded fringe is made of acrylic and some of glass.
The new acrylic beaded fringes have the sparkle of glass without the weight
or the worry of breakage. Either is fine, however, some applications should
definitely use acrylic beads due to the danger of breakage with glass beads.
All of DecoratingStudio.com beaded fringe is made of a high quality, crystal
clear acrylic.
- Often, the stated length of beaded fringe will include the
tape or ribbon at the top. If length is critical, double check to see if the
ribbon is included in the length dimension or not. All of Decorating Studio's
stated beaded fringe lengths include the top ribbon or tape in the dimension.
There
are no right sides or wrong sides as far as the beaded part of beaded fringe
goes; however sometimes, one side of the ribbon or tape holding the beads,
may show the threads that are holding the beads to the ribbon. If the ribbon
or tape part of your fringe has threads showing on one side, you should attach
it to your projects so that the threads are down, hidden from view.
- If you are applying your beaded fringe to an object with
glue, use a non-toxic, craft glue that dries clear and flexible. We recommend
Aleene's Original Tacky Glue. You may want to secure the ribbon or
tape to the item with straight pens until the glue dries to assure that the
fringe doesn't slip out of place while drying.
- When applying beaded fringe with glue, it is helpful to first
lay the ribbon or tape trim of the fringe on the item on which you are gluing
it, then take a pencil and lightly mark the width of the ribbon on the item.
This will assure that you have covered the area where the ribbon or tape will
be with enough glue to secure the ribbon or tapes edges.
- When you are attaching beaded trim to an object that will
get wet or requires washing, generally you will want to stitch the ribbon
on instead of gluing, however, if you are attaching it to a glass or hard
object that will get wet, use a suitable clear waterproof glue. These types
of glues are often toxic, so use carefully and never on eating utensils.
- If you are attaching your beaded trim with a sewing machine,
make sure that the beads are clear of the foot pedal, to eliminate breakage.
- Most beaded fringe has a decorative ribbon at the top, to
which the beads are attached. In most cases, the ribbon is attractive enough
to show. If you want another type of trim over the ribbon, you can easily
attach a more decorative ribbon, braid or gimp over the beaded fringes' ribbon
once you complete attaching the fringe.
- Never leave the ribbon or tape edge of the fringe exposed.
Always allow a little extra so that you can turn the edge into a fold and
secure with glue or thread.
- When measuring a round or oval object to determine how much
fringe will be needed for a project (such as a lampshade edge), it is helpful
to use a cloth tape measure and straight pins to secure it in place as you
are measuring.
- While working on your project, if you find that midway through
your beaded fringe one of the fringes is missing, cut one beaded fringe from
the edge (with the ribbon or tape at the top) and sew it to the fringe area
that is missing the beads.
View
Decorating Studio's Beaded Fringe Collections
Click on the Project/Craft
name below for instructions on how to make:
Tablecloths
with Beaded Fringe / Pillows
with Beaded Fringe / Sheers
with Beaded Fringe / Cornice
Boards with Beaded Fringe / Valances
with Beaded Fringe / Sachets
with Beaded Fringe /
Nightlight with Beaded Fringe / Placemats
with Beaded Fringe / Lampshades
with Beaded Fringe / Ottoman
with Beaded Fringe / Bench
with Beaded Fringe / Planters
with Beaded Fringe / Bedspread
or Duvet with Beaded Fringe / Throw
with Beaded Fringe /
Shower Curtain with Beaded Fringe / Vanity
bottle with Beaded Fringe /
Guest & Hand towels with Beaded Fringe / Shelves
with Beaded Fringe / Door
Frames with Beaded Fringe / Hammocks
with Beaded Fringe /
Patio Umbrellas with Beaded Fringe / Shawl
or Evening Wrap with Beaded Fringe / Bathing
suit with Beaded Fringe / Skirt
or Dress with Beaded Fringe / Capri's
or Pants with Beaded Fringe / Ankle
Bracelet with Beaded Fringe /
Barrettes with Beaded Fringe / Boots
with Beaded Fringe / Back
Pack with Beaded Fringe / Beach
Hat with Beaded Fringe
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