Beaded Garland Chair Decorations

Consider these wooden beads personalized jewelry for your day-of décor. When painted—any color you like—and strung on a cord, they can dress up specialty seating at your reception.

By
Sarah Schreiber
Sarah Schreiber, Associate Editorial Director for MarthaStewart.com
Sarah Schreiber
Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over seven years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning.
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Published on June 29, 2015
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Photo: Bryan Gardner

THE TOOLS

  • Wooden beads
  • Craft paint and brush
  • Cord
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Bryan Gardner

HOW-TO

  1. Paint the beads any color you like, or leave them bare for a natural look.
  2. String them onto cords, separating each with strategic knots.
  3. Drape the garland over the backs of VIP chairs, looping and knotting to fasten.

THE DETAILS

Wooden beads, from $4.50 for 10; mycraftsupplies.com.

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