• 21/06/2022
• Categories: Useful tips

How to make blinds out of the Wallpaper with their hands

Method of production of blinds from Wallpaper not many people know. Although this solution is more economical and more original than a factory product. For manufacturing will need a minimum of material and a bit of skill.

Blinds Wallpapers ↑

Paper blinds are becoming increasingly popular among Housewives who love to create comfort with their hands. In addition, this version of the decoration of the window openings are not only versatile – can be used in the kitchen, hallway and bedroom, but also versatile – you can completely shade the room or partially. The product will match the interior, as the color scheme, and the form mistress may choose easy, buying the right Wallpaper.

What is needed in the first place ^ the

How to make window blinds many people are interested in hostesses, but it is still important to properly prepare to pick up stuff, tools, decorative ornaments ready-made curtains. Time to work do not need much – only 1-2 hours. It all depends on the complexity of the model.

Tools for the manufacture of curtains of Wallpaper:

1. Sharp scissors so the edges weren’t torn and it was neat;
2. Hole punch. It is better to take posepna, so it will be easier then threading retainer cord;
3. Ruler for aligning the edges;
4. Measuring tape – calculate respectively the standards of the Windows;
5. A simple pencil for labels during the procurement of a sketch of the future product.

Such devices are in every home, therefore, specifically to buy equipment do not have.

With regard to material selection, here to worry don’t have:

1. Wallpaper, which will consist of the Foundation of the curtains;
2. Ribbon, decorative cord will capture position of the Wallpaper;
3. Clip. Instead, you can use regular beads;
4. PVA glue;
5. Scotch.

As for the choice of Wallpaper, it contains some features, which will depend on the type of blinds and service life. It is better to choose thick Wallpaper to the curtains for a long time did not rush and had to shut the Windows completely. Preferably, the restrained colors, these Wallpapers will slowly fade, and then a long time will not lose the aesthetic appearance. The pattern should not be too large – it can affect the visibility in the room.

Step by step instructions ↑

1. First you need to remove the measurements from the window that will be used to produce the shade of Wallpaper.
2. If the window is too large or has an irregular shape, it is better to first make a sketch for blinds.
3. As the sheet of Wallpaper will bend horizontally the window, the measured length is added to the fourth part of her. Thus, the blind get the right size.
4. Decorative cord or ribbon must also be longer than the already folded curtains. How much to add depends on how will be considered as the bottom of the blinds.
5. Using the sketch from a roll, cuts into the rectangle specified parameters. It is important to ensure that the picture is not distorted and not cut.
6. When the Foundation is ready, you can begin to bent fabric Wallpaper. The strips should be parallel relative to each other. The width of the bend shall not exceed 7 inches. If they are wider, the curtain in the result may be beveled.
   
7. On the folded canvas is determined by the mid – mark it with a pencil. On the marked strip along the curtains making holes with hole punch. If this tool is not at home, you can replace it with an awl, screwdriver or something similar.
8. Holes are pasted over with tape on both sides. This process is necessary to strengthen the paper. Then bore the holes again using the same tool.
   
9. After this hole is drawn the cord or tape. When this is done, the accordion stretch along the leaf Wallpaper.
10. Using double-sided tape is made of fabric fastening curtains to the window. On the top bend glued a strip of double-sided tape so that it completely covers the curve. The protective coating is removed, and a paper curtain attached to the window.
11. The curtain at the bottom arrange in a fan. Glued between the last few strips, which are for reliability, you can connect optional double-sided tape. The cord or tape are fixed from the window.
12. To shade in one piece over the entire length of the cord at the tip is worn retainer. Sometimes the role of such a device is used bead.

To make blinds out of paper and very easily, and most importantly, fast and not expensive. For production can take the rest of the Wallpaper after repair and the usual utility tools.

Varieties of blinds out of paper ↑

Blinds with their hands can make a variety of that will bring to your interior a unique flavor. Popular curtains similar design, but they are in contrast to the above, there are two tightening cord. Usually they are placed vertically to each other on different sides from the edges.

One thing to note – you need two clamps and the flow rate of cord and tape will increase. But the product furnished in this form is identical to the real factory blinds. The great curtain closes the window, protecting the residents of the apartment or house from the sun’s rays and prying eyes.

Huge popularity of trucks of paper. They look very impressive, and it is completely obscure a room as well attached to the window. To make the blinds with their hands very easily. Often, in the manufacture of roller blinds, does not take the paper, and tissue. But it is better to learn on paper, because the broken piece of matter is much more costly to the owner than a piece of a roll of Wallpaper.

The peculiarity in the manufacture of trucks is that of folding paper into an accordion, it is not necessary – enough to reel her in a tight small roll. No need to make a hole for the ribbon, which will capture the status of the curtains. The fastening system of this kind of paper blinds is significantly different from the already listed.

The process of making roller blinds:

1. Removed the measurements from the window, which are then transferred to the paper.
2. In determining the length of future products need to multiply it by two. Paper will fold in half – as a result, the blinds will be more dense. In addition, this option adds another quarter of the total length.
3. The resulting segment folded in half – the edges are attached with glue and double-sided tape.
4. At the ends to make pockets. This is done using a stapler.
   
5. The pockets fit weights – small strap.
   
6. Tape fixed on the back side of the top of the pocket and spreads on two sides.
   

To make roller blinds with your own hands quickly and efficiently – they are virtually indistinguishable from store-bought counterparts.

Another interesting option for manufacture of blinds of paper, are Roman blinds. But it needs more material and some skills. But they look no less impressive than the curtain or regular curtains.

In any case, paper blinds are good analogues of the standard decoration of a window.

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