How to Make Venetian Shades

Venetian shades and blinds are window coverings that help block out sunlight. They are installed on the interior of windows and the height is adjustable. Horizontal slats placed in a series of vertical rows slant and adjust up and down to provide the user with the most or minimum amount of light. Venetian blinds and shades can be made of wood, vinyl, plastic or metal. This type of window covering is used in many homes and offices and can be made in a variety of colors and styles.

50 to 100 wooden slats the length of the window and 3 inches wide
Tape measure
Window mount
Wood drill
Nine lengths of string approximately double the length of the window
A roll of darning thread

Instructions

- 1
  Place all the wood slats on a flat surface parallel to each other.
- 2
  Measure from the left side of the window mount to the first cord clip using the tape measure.
- 3
  Measure from the left side of the wood slats to the measurement taken in the previous step using the tape measure. Mark the location in the center of each slat.
- 4
  Measure from the right side of the window mount to the first cord clip on the right side.
- 5
  Measure from the right side of the wood slats to the measurement taken in the previous step. Mark the location in the center of each slat.
- 6
  Measure from the left side of the window mount to the center cord clip on the window mount.
- 7
  Measure from the left side of the wood slat to the measurement taken in the previous step. Mark the location in the center of each slat.
- 8
  Drill a hole in each slat at the three locations marked in the previous steps using the wood drill.
- 9
  Drill a hole in each slat approximately .4 inches above and below each of the previous holes drilled into the slats.
- 10
  Thread a length of string in each of the aligning left side holes in the wooden slats. Tie the string around the bottom slat, leaving all the extra string at the top. Make a loose temporary knot in the extra string to keep it together.
- 11
  Thread a length of string in each of the aligning center holes in the wooden slats. Tie the string around the bottom slat, leaving all the extra string at the top of the window covering. Make a loose temporary knot in the extra string to keep it together.
- 12
  Thread a length of string in each of the aligning right side holes in the wooden slats. Tie the string around the bottom slat, leaving all the extra string at the top of the window covering. Make a loose temporary knot in the extra string to keep it together.
- 13
  Tie darning thread around the left side strings, connecting the three strings together loosely underneath each of the wood slats.
- 14
  Tie darning thread around the center strings, connecting the three strings together loosely underneath each of the wood slats.
- 15
  Tie darning thread around the right side strings, connecting the three strings together loosely underneath each of the wood slats.
- 16
  Untie the string from the slats and thread it through the window mount. Start at the left side and work your way across to the right side. Leave the remaining string hanging from the right side to act as the draw strings.

How to Frame a Living Room Window With 18 Rods on Each Side

How to Determine the Ceiling Height of Walk-out Bay Windows

Windows, Doors & Walls