Blinds from wallpaper by own hands

Blinds - an object that can decorate any room and give it a bit of originality. Blinds from wallpaper with their own hands are no worse than bought. They also protect the premises from the penetration of direct sunlight and excessive heat in the hot summer period. The main plus of self-made curtains is that you will save some money, and also make your room unique. In order to make the blinds from the wallpaper, you should first familiarize yourself with the types of such products and decide on a suitable option for yourself.

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Where did the blinds come from?

Before you make such self-made paper curtains, you need to understand what they are. For the first time such products appeared among people living on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Discoverers among Europeans were the Spaniards. Such a thing was very popular among people living in the tropical climatic zone. In the 17th century, people began to create horizontal specimens, which are very similar to modern models. And closer to the 20th century, vertical models of such products began to be produced.

Vertical blinds are an excellent option for kitchens and dining rooms, as there is an increased level of humidity and a lot of different smells. Homemade curtains will absorb it all like a sponge. At the moment, both types of self-made curtains can be made independently at home, while using improvised materials.

Important! The coloring of the material plays an important role in the long-term service of paper blinds:

• Most experienced needlewomen recommend choosing wallpaper of blurred cool shades with small ornaments.
• Light blinds visually refresh and enlarge the room.

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Types of blinds

Each of the types of blinds differs from each other in the material from which it is made, by the design and methods of regulation. Having familiarized with the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, you can choose the most suitable option:

1. Vertical - the strips of the web are arranged in such a way that they can be rotated at any angle. This kind of curtains is adjusted with the built-in cord.
2. Horizontal - curtains are made with a ladder horizontally. This type of blind is controlled by the built-in drum mechanism.
3. Roller - curtains, rolled up into a roll by means of a special regulating mechanism.
4. Pleisse - curtains in the form of an accordion. Adjustable with the help of threads at the ends of which there are special fixing mechanisms.

Important! People constantly monitoring the level of light in their home, it is recommended to buy or make their own hands horizontal blinds or pleated.

Before choosing which curtain model you will be making, do not forget to take into account the shape of the windows, the material as the basis and the way of adjustment.

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Necessary tools for creating curtains

Many needlewomen are interested in the question of what is needed to create beautiful and original blinds. In fact, the materials, tools and amount of time spent depend on the complexity of the model.

What tools will be needed to create the simplest curtains of wallpaper?

• Puncher.
• Sharp scissors.
• Ruler.
• Measuring tape( meter).
• Simple pencil.

All of the above items can be found in every home, so you do not have to spend extra money on tools.

In order to pick up the material, there is no need to apply special efforts either:

• Wallpaper is the main material for future blinds.
• Decorative lace or durable ribbon.
• Beads or beads - as a fixative.
• Adhesive tape.
• Stationery glue or PVA.

Important! Choose a wallpaper is recommended rather dense, because the products from them will not pass the sun's rays and will be able to last long enough.

Step-by-step instruction for creating the simplest blinds

With a great desire, you can make blinds from wallpaper with your own hands step by step. In order to make them as high-quality as possible, the following algorithm of actions should be followed:

1. First, remove the window measurements for which paper curtains will be created.
2. If the windows are too large or have non-standard dimensions, then it is recommended to make a sketch for future curtains.
3. Given that the blinds will be bent horizontally, a fourth part of the canvas is added to the total length. This is necessary in order to completely hang the window.
4. The cord or decorative tape should be about twice as long as the curtain itself, since it will bend.
5. The rectangular canvas is cut out according to the sketch. The main thing - make sure that the picture on the wallpaper is not spoiled.
6. After the curtains have been prepared, start bending it. Make sure that the width of the fold is not more than 7 centimeters. If the width of the fold is greater, then the curtain will be chamfered and uneven.
7. On the prepared cloth with a pencil you should note the middle. On the pencil strip you need to make several holes with a punch or an awl.
8. It is desirable to seal the holes with adhesive tape in order to strengthen the paper. Then again, make holes in the same places.
9. A cord or ribbon is inserted into the holes, then the web is stretched further.
10. Using double-sided adhesive tape, we make the fastening for the curtain. We paste the upper part with adhesive tape, remove the top cover and glue it to the window.
11. Below the blinds are made in the form of a fan. To do this, the last few strips need to be glued together.
12. So that the curtain does not fall apart, it is fixed at the bottom with a special lock. You can use ordinary beads or large beads.

Important! If there is no punch in your arsenal, you can use a screwdriver or something like that.

Make blinds at home very easy and not at all costly. Use an old piece of wallpaper and handy materials.

How to make classic window curtains?

If you want to make blinds from wallpapers more like factory ones, then you do not have to spend more time and money on this:

• First you need to make holes on both sides of the fabric. The main thing is that they are at the same distance from the edges of the curtains.
• Next, in each of the holes are cords, which are fixed with the help of locks. The lock is necessary for convenient closing and opening of the curtain.

Important! Instead of a latch or bead, you can come up with any other decorative decoration that will play the role of fixer.

• Over time, the lower part of the curtain when opening and closing, will lose its strength, so it is recommended to strengthen it. As a reinforcement, you can glue a piece of cardboard to the bottom of the canvas. It will make the design slightly heavier, and it will last much longer.

Now you can try your hand at creating decorative blinds from the remains of wallpaper, and when you hone your skills, create a real interior decoration that will attract the sights of all the guests of your house and make you happy with your uniqueness and practicality.