Have you ever encountered a situation where the curtains don't hang enough and are raised on both sides? Or is the weight of the gauze curtain insufficient and lacks a sense of three dimensionality? Don't worry, lead weights and wires can help you solve these problems!
Firstly, it is important to understand that both lead wires and lead weights are designed to increase weight. So, under what circumstances is it necessary to increase weight?
The length of the curtains is not enough, and the hanging feeling is not enough: If the length of your curtains is not enough, causing the hanging feeling to be insufficient and the two sides to rise up, you can consider adding a plumb bob or plumb line.
Insufficient self weight of the gauze curtain: The gauze curtain has insufficient self weight and lacks a three-dimensional effect. Adding lead weights or lead wires can increase the weight of the gauze curtain and make it more textured.
Don't like the wind blowing the gauze curtain: If you don't like the gauze curtain being blown by the wind, adding a lead sinker or lead wire can fix the gauze curtain and keep it flat.
Although lead weights and lead wires are both used to increase weight, there are still some differences in their usage methods:
Lead wire: Generally, after adding lead wire, the bottom edge of the curtain will not fold up, and it can also be considered to be added inside the bottom edge. This can make the curtains smoother.
Lead sinker: Lead sinkers are added on both sides of the bottom edge to make the curtains more secure and prevent them from curling up on both sides.
Additionally, there is one thing to note: when washing the curtains in the washing machine, the lead sinker should be removed. If it is a lead wire, it does not need to be removed. Because lead weights in the washing machine may damage it.
Relatively speaking, linear weighting is beneficial for horizontal stiffness and is suitable for curtains that have a sense of sagging but are soft and prone. And lead weights are suitable for situations where both sides are raised due to insufficient height.
I hope these tips can help you make your curtains more beautiful and practical!