DIY Dowel Brackets
Sources
Dowel, 1 1/4", $10 for 72"; and zinc-plated dowel screws, 3/16" by 3", $1.25 for 3, homedepot.com.
Paint, in Van Gogh Yellow and in Hollandlac Brilliant finish, $50 for .75 L, finepaintsofeurope.com.
How to do it
Part 1
Step 1
Using saw, cut eight 10-inch dowels and four 5-inch dowels.
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Step 2
Wrap tape 2 inches from one end of each dowel; coat ends with paint. Let dry overnight.
Step 3
Predrill a hole in center of other end of each dowel.
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Step 4
Using pliers, screw dowel screws into holes.
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Step 5
If possible, mount dowels directly into studs in your wall, using level to ensure they go in straight. If not, use appropriate anchors for your type of wall, then mount dowels.
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