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How to Make a Beaded Plant Hanger
Materials:
- Wooden ring
- Fishing line
- Transparent beads (assorted sizes, 5 – 15mm)
Equipment:
- Ruler (or tape measure)
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Cut fishing line and attach it to a ring
- Cut 4 pieces of clear fishing line to be 5 feet (60 inches) long.Note: We’re using black thread in this tutorial so you can see how to make the plant hanger (since you wouldn’t be able to see the fishing line in the photos).
- Gather the strings together, lining up the ends, and then fold the bundle in half.
- Attach the fishing line to the wooden ring. Slide the folded end through the ring and then open up the loop. Bring the loop down and around the ring, pulling it tight to secure it.
- Use painter’s tape to secure the ring to your working surface.
Step 3: Create the long beaded sections
- Choose 1 large bead to be the top of the plant hanger. Thread all 8 strands through the bead and pull the bead up to the top.
- Now divide the fishing line into 4 sections of 2 strands each.
- String beads onto the 2 leftmost strands, continuing until the beaded portion is 16 inches long.Choose a variety of sizes and colours. You can make a pattern or add them randomly.
- Repeat, adding beads to the other 3 cord sections.As you work you can keep the beads in place by taping the end of the beaded section onto your working surface.
Step 4: Add beads to the divided cords
- Separate the cords so you see 8 separate strands.
- Add beads to the leftmost strand until that section reaches 3-1/2 inches long.Repeat on strand 2.
- Continue, adding 3-1/2 inches of beads to all 8 strands.
Step 5: Connect different strands
- Now ignore the leftmost and rightmost strands. Bring strands 2 and 3 together, then connect strands 4 and 5, and strands 6 and 7.There should be 3 bundles with 2 cords each in the center with lone strands on the left and right.
- Add beads onto the first bundle (cords 2 and 3) until that section is 4 inches long.
- Repeat for the next 2 bundles.
- Now bring the unconnected strands in towards the middle.The cords that were previously on the very left and right should be in the center.
- Add beads onto these 2 cords, matching the other 4 inch sections.
Step 6: Finish off the plant hanger
- Gather the fishing line together and tie all 8 strands together into a secure knot, close to the last beads.You can reinforce the knot with a dot of super glue, if you’d like.
- Cut the excess fishing line close to the knot.
- Your beaded plant hanger is complete!
- Now place a mason jar or plant pot inside the beaded holder and enjoy displaying it in the window or outside!
Helpful Tips:
- For safety, use battery operated candles in your mason jar lanterns. If you’d like to use real candles make these plant hangers with wire and glass beads, since the heat from the flame might damage the fishing line and plastic beads.
- You can find a variety of beads at thrift stores or auctions by taking apart old costume jewelry!
What type of beads are best for making this beaded plant hanger?
We used various types of plastic beads, including faceted round beads, bicone beads, and sunburst beads. The round beads range in size from 5mm to 15mm.
Plastic beads keep the cost of this DIY project low, but you may want to elevate the craft by using glass beads.
What size jar or plant pot does this beaded plant hanger hold?
We made these plant hangers to hold a 32 ounce mason jar. They also nicely fit smaller clay pots (with a 4 to 6 inch diameter).
You can easily start with longer cords to hold a larger container, but remember to keep in mind the maximum weight that your fishing line will hold.
What type of string or cord is best for making these hanging beaded lanterns?
We used 8 lb fishing line to make our candle holders. But we definitely recommend a stronger fishing line if you use your beaded creation as a plant hanger, since the soil will weigh more than a candle.
If you want to use real candles in the mason jar we recommend stringing beads onto crafting wire. You’ll have to twist the wires to secure them at the end, instead of tying a knot, but otherwise you can generally follow the same process.
Have fun making this unique and functional DIY project with fishing line and beads. It’s a great way to showcase your creativity and style!
Plus these glowing lanterns are as beautiful to look at as they are fun to create! Place a battery operated candle in a mason jar and enjoy the light shining through the colourful beads. Or make this versatile DIY piece the new home for your favourite plant.
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