HOW to BUILD a SCARF RACK

One of the highlights of my trips to Egypt is scarf shopping.  Walking into a store and finding walls and walls of prints and colors is so wonderful.  I'm like a kid in a candy store, so overwhelmed and giddy.  In my head, I'm thinking, "Which 100 scarves can I buy and still have space in my suitcase?" Okay... maybe it's more like 25 or so! If you're like me, plastic bins/baskets/scarf hangers aren't enough to contain my collection. The best solution is a mini display rack. So, here's a super easy tutorial on how to build a scarf rack for your own collection at home!

Materials:
(6) 3/8" x 36" Rounded Dowels
(2) 1" x 2" x 6' Wood Boards
Power Drill
3/8" Drill Bit
Wood Glue
Ruler or Tape Measure
Sandpaper

Step 1: 

Prepare the dowel rods by sanding each one for a smooth finish. Next, lay the two 6 ft. boards side-by-side, 3 feet apart.  Measure and mark the first dowel rod at 2 inches from the top of the board.  The other 5 rods should be placed roughly 1 foot apart.

Step 2:

Using the 3/8" drill bit, drill six holes into the 1 in. side of each board.  After each drill, remove the dust and sand the edges of the holes for a clean, smooth surface. 

Step 3: 

Tilt one of the boards over, so that the holes are facing up. Add a small drop of wood glue into each drilled hole.  You'll need an extra hand to help you in this next step.  Insert the rods into the holes and hold upright for a couple of minutes for the glue to set.  Excess glue can be removed with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Step 4:  

Once the rods have set (and the glue might still be wet), lay the board and rods down.  Now take the other board and add drops of glue to each hole.  Tilt the second board over and insert the rods into the holes.  The best way to allow the rack to dry is to lean it on its side against a wall.  

Step 5:

Four hours later, the glue should be dry, stabilizing the rods.  Now you're ready to start arranging your scarves however you want!

 Finished Product:   

Your very own scarf palette!