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Ceiling swags add romance and drama to the reception settings used for weddings and other types of events. Generally the swag is centered in the room or at a ceiling fixture and the fabric drapes or swags to the outer edges of the room. Fabric weight is a critical consideration when deciding to use a ceiling swag. For this reason tulle or netting makes a particularly good choice because it is light, can provide a sparkle and you can install it with little trouble.
Instructions
1. Spray the wreath white with spray paint. Determine if you will fit the wreath around an existing . If so, you may need to cut the wreath so that it will fit around the chain or top of the fixture.
2. Cut lengths of pre-primed wood trim that is about 1/2x2 inches. If your event is in a small dining room 12 feet by 12 feet, cut 4 lengths of 12 feet each.
3. Cut tulle 1-foot wide by the length of your boards (12 feet in our example). Wrap the boards in tulle and staple the tulle in place to disguise the boards. Screw each tulle wrapped board to the top of the wall using 1 screw on each end of the board. Leave the boards loose.
4. Cut tulle longer than your room width. For our example, cut the tulle 14 feet long. Knot one end of the tulle into the top of the wire wreath so that fabric comes through the bottom of the wreath's central hole. Add tulle all the way around the wreath.
5. Position small chains and S hooks, and attach the top of the wreath to the chain above the central . Bring a length of fabric to the wall, and slide the end of the tulle up between the board and the wall (toward the ceiling). Determine how much swag you want, and wrap and staple the tulle to the board. Repeat this with the tulle section opposite from where you started and perpendicular to balance the center and allow you to evenly space the remaining sheets of tulle.
6. Trim any excess tulle. Screw the boards into the wall, and you have an elegant swagged ceiling that is light in weight. Some tulles have glitter embedded in them, which can help reflect the light even further and add to your ambiance.
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