How to Hang a String of Pictures on a Wall

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick out some pictures from your library.

   Try to have a theme, otherwise it'll look silly.
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   Step 2: Resize them to 5X7 inches

   Two great picture programs are iPhoto for the mac, and Picasa (for Windows and Linux. , A white border is recommended. ,, Make sure that the eye-hole screws are going into your studs, or that you are using a wall-anchor.
   
   There will be some tension on the eye-hole screws, so make sure they are secure. , Having some help is very useful. ,, Run the wire through the other eye-hole screw(s), if applicable (you can do a multi-row setup like the one pictured, or you can do a single row of hanging pictures). , When attaching the wire to the turnbuckle, make sure the wire is as taut as possible. , Tighten the turnbuckle. , Black cardstock with black and white photos looks great, and gives a faux matte. ,, Space them out evenly, and enjoy!
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   Step 3: and edit them to your liking (black and white is classic; make sure to remove red-eye).

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   Step 4: Get your photos printed.

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   Step 5: Get some eye-hole screws

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   Step 6: a length of wire sufficient to span the wall section you're using

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   Step 7: a turnbuckle

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   Step 8: and some crimps for the wire.

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   Step 9: Find the studs in your wall.

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    Step 10: Carefully measure (using a level) where the eye-hole screws will go.

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    Step 11: Screw in the eye-hole screws.

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    Step 12: Attach some wire to the first eye-hole screw

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    Step 13: and crimp it.

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    Step 14: Instead of attaching the wire to the final eye-hole screw

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    Step 15: attach it to the turnbuckle (first make sure the turnbuckle is fully loosened).

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    Step 16: Attach the turnbuckle to the final eye-hole screw.

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    Step 17: Glue or otherwise attach your photos to some cardstock.

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    Step 18: Place the cardstock and photos underneath a heavy book afterward to make sure that they are flat.

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    Step 19: Use binder clips to attach the cardstock to the wire.

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