Jewelry Frame Update

After living with my new jewelry wall and absolutely loving it, I realized it was missing one component... bracelets.

Solution: project!

Supplies:
1 1/4" x 36" dowel, cut to length
Single bright brass clothes hooks
#6 x 1 1/2" brass wood screws
Hand saw
Sandpaper
White matte Rustoleum spray paint
5/8" x 2 1/2" oak square bullseye blocks

I chose the oak square rosette blocks because they were the perfect size to mount the hooks onto without having to do any measuring or cutting. I sanded the blocks and spray painted them with 2 coats of matte white paint, the same color I used on the original frame. (note: the rosette blocks are necessary to leave enough space between the dowel and the wall for the bracelets to hang freely)

While they were drying, I used my hand saw to cut the dowel to size. I measured the width of my frame, and used that as my measurement. Then I sanded and painted this the same color.

Once the blocks were dry, I decided on placement for the hooks and predrilled holes through the oak blocks. I usually hate to predrill, but I decided that it wouldn't be worth having the blocks split after the time spent sanding and painting!

Once the holes were predrilled, I lined up my block to the outside of the frame and used the 1 1/2" brass screws to attach the hooks through the oak blocks and into the wall. (note: I did not use the screws that came with the hooks, as they were not long enough)

Once the hooks were up, I decorated the dowel with my bracelets and bangles and gave them their very own home.