Bead Curtain Sun Catcher // Day 4 Bead Soup Challenge

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can use a variety of beads from seed beads to 4, 6, 8, mm beads and other random fancy beads. Tiger tail bead stringing wire (Amazon affiliate links) .018 amzn.to/2NmOCBe or 0.24 which is slightly thicker: amzn.to/3NRdBGq

[@amberm2777]

Im sorry you lost a dear friend. That is so touching that everyone got a strand of her bead curtain 😭. I love the idea of slowly chipping away at a bead curtain I may do that for my big bay window where I keep my plants.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Amber. That is a lovely idea and will look beautiful with your plants.

[@DonnaBMacK]

I love the idea of a bead curtain. How special to have your friends creation as a keepsake. Thank you for your tutorials.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Donna and thank you.

[@pattyprepper3827]

So beautiful ! RIP, Alison💝

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much. Today marks 4 years of Allison's passing and she is always in my heart and thoughts. xo

[@pattyprepper3827]

@@HeatherBoydWire you are creating wonderful things in her honor❣

[@pattyprepper3827]

@@HeatherBoydWire May Alison live-on thru the wonderful things you create in her honor 💞

[@alidoll5678]

This is how i keep my 3 yr old occupied while I make my stuff. He loves just going through the beads and picking out different stuff! 💕

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That's awesome Ali.

[@angeliquerael]

I have always wanted to do this! Thank you Heather and it's a beautiful tribute to your friend.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I hope you make one Angelique. My friend was a special person and this was her final gift for her friends.

[@wisehealingsbydesign]

So sorry for your loss. Having that bead curtain strand is such a nice way to remember her by. I'm going to get working on my version of this challenge. Thank you for sharing the back story, very touching.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you so much. These are so meditative to make as well. I have such fond memories of beading and creating with Allison.

[@christinelitsheim8044]

Hi Heather, I just searched for beginner info re: making bead curtains and yours was the 3rd one I saw. I really enjoyed your video. I subscribed, too. Excited to get started making some. My condolences to you that you lost your friend. I lost a friend who loved crafting, so I want to make something in her honor. Have fun making your beautiful creations!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy you found me Christine. Thank you so much for subbing. My condolences on the loss of your friend. Crafting in their honour is such a lovely way to keep our friends in our hearts.

[@christinelitsheim8044]

@@HeatherBoydWire Me too! Thank you and I agree. ❤️

[@corinnehawkins8]

Aww I am so very sorry for your loss Heather that's sad when you lose someone close to you

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Corinne. Allison was a true shining light and she lives forever in my heart (and as the lockscreen on my phone xo)

[@susandilaudo9534]

💜 Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

My pleasure Susan.

[@rockcabu]

I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. This is a beautiful video in her honor. 💜

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you so much Abu. Allison was a dear friend and continues to inspire me with her courage and creativity. I inherited her bead collection!

[@JaneThomas58]

Cool! I am interested in beaded curtains and window adornments. You make it all look so easy, Heather.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

The beaded curtains are so beautiful. Thanks so my dear friend Allison for the inspiration!

[@lyndamelio8615]

This sun catcher will work for me. I want to make a small dangles for use on gifts. I’m making sachets and I want the hang along with ribbon. Thank you for your help.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That's awesome Lynda. Have fun with them.

[@ShireeHutcherson]

Thaank you I learned how to clamp my baed sun catcher and alos to add any loose jewlery items

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Shiree.

[@jessyoutuuube]

Just stumbled upon your channel, I love the idea that you all got to keep a little piece of Allison’s beaded curtain, absolutely beautiful. I want to start making my own :)

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Jessie. My friend Allison was such a special soul who touched many lives and we are all so delighted to have a keepsake of her creative spirit!

[@kristineleoffler5203]

Thank you for sharing your art and your story, I’m going to try to make a bead curtain for my sunroom. I looked on Etsy but I really want to make one & have friends help too… to make it special

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That's a wonderful idea Kristine. Have fun with it.

[@jamiecee4960]

Sorry about your friend. That was a pretty Beaded Curtain. Lovely ideas to remember her by. 💖☺️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you so much Jamie.

[@soniasmdm8496]

I love it! Finally I found a great tutorial, thanks!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy Sonia. This is a special tutorial for my dear friend.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Sonia: Did you request to join the Wire Makers Club under the name of Susie? You would just need to answer all 4 membership questions before approval. Thanks for your understanding. Heather.

[@teddynabisenke2205]

Thank you Thank you

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@alyssaantunez1414]

Beautiful work!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@RaechelGreen]

I have made a few of these with glass beads, metal beads & metal charms, I would like to hang them outside. Is there a sealer I should use on the metal to keep them from deteriorating or rusting as fast?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Raechel: You can probably get a spray clear coat at the hardware or art store.

[@RaechelGreen]

@@HeatherBoydWire thank you. Do you think it would be ok to spray everything including the glass beads? Or should I just protect the metal? I have already assembled the suncatchers.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

@@RaechelGreen It may be easier to spray the whole thing, but more effective to spray the metal separately to get in the nooks and crannies!

[@emmaminer825]

Sorry for your loss 🖤 hope you’re doing okay

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Emma. My friend Allison passed away just over a year ago and is forever in my heart. Than you for your kind words.

[@andreagibson7099]

BEAUTIFUL MRS. HEATHER A TOUCHING STORY ABOUT UR FRIEND. I'M GONNA 2 MAKE 1 4 MY SISTER THAT PASSED AWAY 2YEARS AGO & PUT AN ANGEL ON IT

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That is a wonderful idea Catt. Allison is with me everyday as I keep her photo on my phone's lock screen and see her beautiful beaded strand every day in my Art corner. Sending a big hug your way for your dear sister.

[@andreagibson7099]

@@HeatherBoydWire THANK U SO MUCH MRS. HEATHER 2 U & URS STAY SAFE STAY HEALTHY STAY HUMBLE BLESSING COME DOWN ON U & URS

[@loriblanchard6543]

Sorry about your friend thanks for the tutorial

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Lori. Allison continues to inspire me every day.

[@loriblanchard6543]

That's good! I made one of these in a bead party and want to make another one but the instructor put the loop and bottom charm on I wanted to make another one.

[@CrayolaCrack]

I got 6lb fishing line. Will that work? I bought some stands and that's what they had used.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That should work.

[@covadismeilleur1986]

i want to make a curtain what do i hang the strings on and how

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can do large loops at the top and hang the beaded strings on a curtain rod. Good luck.

[@lorieduff7126]

What sizes of beads do you use?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I used a variety of beads including seed beads, 4, 6 and 8 mm beads and other random fancy/funky beads!

[@lorieduff7126]

Hi can you also tell me re: thread tiger? What size of thread?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Lorie: I use the 7 strand Beadalon bead stringing wire that is .020 inches or 0.51 mm.

[@lorieduff7126]

@@HeatherBoydWire is that what you use for curtains? Wire ? You said in your video tiger thread? Am I confused I want to make a curtain so I want to order correctly!! Thank you

[@HeatherBoydWire]

@@lorieduff7126 Bead stringing wire is the same as Tiger Tail!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Here is some that is .018 amzn.to/2NmOCBe either or 0.24 which is slightly thicker: amzn.to/3NRdBGq

[@idaberrones4834]

I need to block sun

[@idaekberg8740]

where do you buy your beads?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I buy beads from many different places including Etsy and local suppliers in Montreal. Especially Club Bead Plus. Also Michaels.