How to Install Gossamer Material On Ceilings
- 1). Find gossamer that matches the other decorations in the room for the event you are planning. When hanging gossamer from the ceiling, choose either 60- or 107-inch-wide pieces for the best results.
- 2). Stretch a tape measure across the length of the room and note the measurement, which is the same as the ceiling length. Unroll the gossamer until you reach the measured length and add 5 or 6 feet so you have plenty to work with.
- 3). Place a ladder at one side of the room flush with one of the walls. Gather the end of the gossamer panel until it is approximately half its original size. Hold the gossamer to the ceiling and attach it with push pins until the end is secure.
- 4). Move the ladder to the other end of the room and have another person bring the other end of the gossamer fabric to you while you stand on the ladder.
- 5). Gather the end of the gossamer panel together until it is half the original size and hold it up to the edge of the ceiling. Look at the center of the gossamer fabric to determine whether you want it to hang in a swag fashion. If a swag is desired, move your hand away from the wall until the desired dip is created.
- 6). Cut off any excess gossamer using a pair of sharp scissors, if applicable. Repeat the process to install additional gossamer pieces over the remainder of the ceiling.
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