How to choose clips for curtains?

Sometimes in order to change something in the interior, do not need large-scale and expensive repairs. It is enough to change curtains or curtains. Here only their change will entail the replacement of suspensions or clamps. Clips - fixtures for hanging curtains, curtains and curtains, which can be used as a decorative addition to a particular style in the interior. Modern industry offers many ready-made solutions, and the Internet - ways for their independent production.

On sale today you can find four main types of clips for curtains.

• Clothespins made of metal are the most popular. They are reliable, easy to use and will last for many, many years. They can be used in interiors of various styles with a wide variety of curtains and curtains. They have only one drawback: they can leave marks on the curtains of light-colored fabrics, and they will cost a little more than plastic (due to the high cost of the metal).

• Clothespins made of plastic are popular because of their low cost compared to metal ones. They are not as strong as metal, but this does not prevent them from reliably fixing small and light curtains. On sale they can find a variety of colors and shapes, which is very convenient. Clips in the form of fruits and vegetables - a great offer for the design of window openings in the kitchen. Figures of animals and fairy-tale characters are more suitable for children, but decorative clips in the form of classical elements (lilies, rosettes, shells, etc.) are suitable for the living room in the antique style.

• Magnetic clips more designed to connect curtains and curtains in the center. This is achieved by magnetising (pulling) two elements located in opposite parts of the curtains. At the moment - this is the most modern and stylish mounting method. Their shape is varied: from a simple rectangle to exquisite refined configurations. The colors of magnetic clips are also very diverse.

• Decorative clips are more used for stylish interior decoration. They help in case you need to spread the curtains in different directions. At the same time, beautiful draperies are formed, which will not only help fix the curtains in the desired position, but also be a bright and original, eye-catching design element. True, their choice requires good taste.

When selecting clamps, it is important to consider the following points.

• Light and subtle clips are suitable only for weightless curtains.
• To heavy curtains and portieres only reliable metal fastenings will approach. Only they can handle their great weight.
• Select the color of fasteners taking into account the overall color of the interior.

• In the interiors of children's rooms and kitchens, you can use figured clips. They will give originality to your design.
• When buying clamps, choose the option that suits your taste and will be affordable.
• In order to obtain even, beautifully falling fabric folds, the clips should be attached strictly perpendicular to the sill at regular intervals.

Properly selected clips will decorate the interior, help to hide the small flaws of the window opening and even adjust the level of illumination in the room.

Different interiors - different decorative elements.

• Jewelery made of metal, wood, silver-plated and gold-plated materials are suitable for classic interiors. They can be used in the design of window and door openings of bedrooms, study rooms.
• If you want to use braided tacks made using macrame technique, they are well combined with curtains of dense and heavy fabrics.

• Clamps magnets can also be web weights.
• Jewelery made of translucent, ceramic or metallized materials are combined with a concise high-tech style. The combination of black and white colors is also typical for this direction.
• For the minimalist style in the design of the window fit clips and holders in the form of a circle, a diamond, an oval with a minimum number of color combinations.

• Holders and decorations in the form of flowers of delicate shades will perfectly fit into the baroque interiors.
• Figures of birds and exotic animals are characteristic of the African style.
• Clips and holders in the form of a peak will fit perfectly into the Gothic interiors.
• Rhinestones and decorative stones in decorations for curtains are appropriate in the refined interiors.

Hand-made decorative elements will not only help to save finances, but also allow you to show imagination. They will be the highlight of your home. On the Internet today you can find a lot of ideas for independent creativity. Consider one of them.

Tiebacks for curtains using kanzashi technique. Originally the word "kanzashi" was called silk ribbons, used in traditional Japanese and Chinese women's hairstyles. Japanese women of fashion fastened beautiful silk flowers to the hairpins, combs and pins. Such elements in combination with intricately styled hair became whole works of art.

The art of kanzashi is very popular among modern needlewomen. Over time, they instead of silk began to use synthetic satin ribbons. Such materials tend to melt at a low temperature (in a candle flame).

Would need:

• old CDs - 2 pcs .;
• sushi sticks - 2 pcs .;
• satin ribbons of different widths;
• candle;
• tweezers;
• glue gun and spare rods to it.

The manufacturing process is as follows.

• Cut a soldering iron in CD disks circles. This will be the basis for the hairpins.
• Braid each of the circles with a satin ribbon. To make the tape fit tightly on the workpiece, fix the end and beginning of the tape with hot glue.
• The next step is making flowers using the kanzashi technique. For this, satin ribbon is divided into several rectangles of the same size. Each of them folds in half lengthwise. Sections are clamped with tweezers. So the petal is formed.

Carefully fuse the slices of each petal above the flame of a candle. Then the petals are sealed together with hot melt. It turns out a beautiful openwork flower. In the same way, you can make green leaves and twigs.

As soon as the flowers are ready, you can fix them with hot melt on the circles-blanks. Use wooden sticks for Chinese food as a hairpin.

If you do not own kanzashi technique, you can use ready-made artificial flowers, beads, buttons, colored pebbles or rhinestones. With proper selection of clips, hooks and decorative hairpins for curtains, curtains and curtains, you not only update the interior of the house, but also realize your creative abilities.

A master class on making the original clip for curtains is presented in the video below.