Forum - Newbies - wall hangings

sheldon

Skiller

2 months ago by sheldon

obviously I can search this up, but, what dowels do you guys recommend?? And where do you purchase ‘em! also I wonder if you can get those skewers and just cut the pointy end and sand it , does that work? 🤔🤔

HayHorse36

Professional

2 months ago by HayHorse36

I do not think that you could use skewers because they are too thin

I get mine at Michels

halokiwi

Moderator

2 months ago by halokiwi

I think you could use skewers. Basically any stick-shaped item will do. Popsicle sticks can also work for smaller wallhangings or if you want something more rustic, even a literal stick from outdoors can work.

Most craft stores should have dowels.

dimara

Skiller

1 week, 1 day ago by dimara

You can also bulk order chopsticks for the small to medium ones.

minti

Bracelet King

1 week, 1 day ago by minti

I use skewers for my wall hangings and they hold up perfectly fine. I use a small-ish pair of those weed trimmers to cut them (but I’m sure you can also just use a normal pair of scissors and be careful when cutting). and then sand down the edges so that they aren’t sharp and don’t split. I find that that works pretty well and I don’t have any issues but you can also use some clear nail polish on the raw edges of the skewer after sanding to really make sure it won’t split if you really want.

sheldon Skiller	2 months ago by sheldon obviously I can search this up, but, what dowels do you guys recommend?? And where do you purchase ‘em! also I wonder if you can get those skewers and just cut the pointy end and sand it , does that work? 🤔🤔
HayHorse36 Professional	2 months ago by HayHorse36 I do not think that you could use skewers because they are too thin I get mine at Michels
halokiwi Moderator	2 months ago by halokiwi I think you could use skewers. Basically any stick-shaped item will do. Popsicle sticks can also work for smaller wallhangings or if you want something more rustic, even a literal stick from outdoors can work. Most craft stores should have dowels.
dimara Skiller	1 week, 1 day ago by dimara You can also bulk order chopsticks for the small to medium ones.
minti Bracelet King	1 week, 1 day ago by minti I use skewers for my wall hangings and they hold up perfectly fine. I use a small-ish pair of those weed trimmers to cut them (but I’m sure you can also just use a normal pair of scissors and be careful when cutting). and then sand down the edges so that they aren’t sharp and don’t split. I find that that works pretty well and I don’t have any issues but you can also use some clear nail polish on the raw edges of the skewer after sanding to really make sure it won’t split if you really want.

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