Hang a Parasol

Hanging parasols are an elegant design feature. Parasols are sun umbrellas, often made from very delicate materials such as paper or silk. They are lightweight and so present few problems in hanging, but it is important to get the hanging method correct.

Steps

 * 1)  Decide where you would like to display the parasol. Parasols look great hanging on a wall or hanging from a ceiling. In some cases, they can be used as light covers hanging from the ceiling.
 * 2)  Prepare the parasol. Depending on where you want to hang the parasol, it might have too much handle to sit flat against the wall. Unless you are willing to incorporate the entire handle as part of the display by angling the parasol out from the wall, you will need to saw off the handle to a length that allows an opened out parasol to sit flat against the wall. Measure the distance required to be sawed off and take the parasol to a sturdy place and saw the handle off. Take care not to damage the parasol part.
 * 3)  Purchase a hanging parasol base or a parasol hanging shank. These specialized parasol hangers allow you to attach the parasol to the wall or ceiling securely. If you cannot find such a base or shank, or don't find it suits your needs, use hooks or picture hooks instead. Experiment with what you have available.
 * 4) Attach the hanging parasol base, shank, or hooks in the desired position.
 * 5)  Attach the parasol handle end to the hanging parasol base/hooks. For added support, use invisible thread or fishing wire to tie the open ends of the parasol and pull the parasol into a strict position.

Tips

 * Parasols can be found at Chinese markets, import stores, antique stores, flea markets, online, etc.

Warnings

 * Guard from direct sunlight or coat the parasols with UV resistant glaze, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Things You'll Need

 * Parasol hanging base or hooks
 * Invisible thread or fishing wire
 * Parasol
 * Hand saw (optional)
 * UV resistant glaze (optional)