One of the most common wood home decor ideas is the use of natural wood garland, or twigs and branches to enhance your home decor. The garland can be adorned with beads and colored glass, or simple beaded garlands. You can use the natural wood for the body of the garland, while using a contrasting color for the ruffled edges of the strings. You could use a single color for the strings, or mix and match. You could even tie the garland into bundles with yarn or raffia and hang them from door posts or windows. The effect is a rustic natural look that brings out the character of your home.
There are many ways you can decorate your natural wood bead garlands. For starters, you could simply string beads onto the wood and secure them with wooden beads twist ties or other fasteners. This is an easy project that you can do in advance if you want to do some spring cleaning before Easter. Simply gather all the strings, and the beads you intend to use, then purchase some twist ties. The twist ties you buy are especially helpful because they have holes in the center so that you can easily thread the beads through. Then you simply string the beads onto the wooden beads twist ties.
Another tip for your natural wood bead garland is to make a centerpiece out of it. Using a clear glass vase or other container and some clear or colored glass decorative items will make a beautiful display that is sure to please the eye. Simply place the wooden beads on top of the vase and allow them to sit for a few minutes so that the beads become saturated with the light. Then you simply take them out, arrange the strands on the sides of the container and put in your holiday decorating bag to fill up with some crayons, markers, or just paper scraps that you have saved from past holiday festivities.
To finish off your natural wood bead garland you can tie a knot at the top of it. This will not only make it more festive but it also adds some finishing touches to your outdoor holiday decor. If you would like to make this strand more festive you can add a ribbon at the top; however, if you would like to keep it simple you can leave it unadorned. Simply start by tying a small bow around two of the three free ends of each string, then tie another small bow at the top of the string. You should notice that once you knot the string there is no longer any visible slack and the garland looks perfectly finished.
A more sophisticated way to create your own natural wood bead garland is by using a natural wood tassel. The tassel can be made from any natural wood that is strong enough to withstand being tied into a knot. Using a thinner jute tassel on one end of the garland will allow you to easily tie it in a smooth and even fashion. Since you will be using a thicker strand for the second end of your garland it will be necessary to tie the knot in such a way as to keep the jute tassel in place. You can choose between several different styles of knots to match your natural wood theme.
One way to keep your natural wood beads garland from getting messy is to make sure that you hang it in an area that has some space to spread out. In addition to keeping the strings spooling out you should also take the time to thoroughly untangle them before you begin decorating. If you find that you are struggling to get your jute tassel in the right position or find that the knots are getting tangled in other natural wood beads that you are decorating then you may want to consider using a spray bottle to lightly spray all of them down. This should help clear away any debris that may be stuck in your beading.
If you would prefer a more professional looking finished project then you can always employ the use of a beading machine. Machine made wooden beads are not only easier to work with but they often have fancier designs than handmade wooden beads. The only problem with using a machine made beading is that they can be quite expensive and it takes a while before you are able to afford them.
To start decorating you should first string the beads onto a cotton string. Take your desired length of the string and drape it over the jute strand until the desired length has been reached. Pull the string back through the knot in order to create a secure knot. You can choose from several different bead patterns to enhance the overall look of your garland.
