Seasonal and holiday flags are often seen adorning homes and lawns across the nation. From Valentine's Day to Easter; from Flag Day to the Fourth of July; from Halloween to Thanksgiving and Christmas; and from equinox to equinox, a festive spirit abounds during each holiday season. And that spirit is what is reflected on lawns and flagpoles. As the months and seasons change, so do the flags. This makes storage and accessibility important to preserving your favorite seasonal and holiday flags. So, how can your flags be stored during the off-season, but easily accessed when the time comes to use them again?
Dowels are perhaps one of the most valuable and useful supplies used in wood crafts and projects. Frequently, they are used as a part of the building process. However, they are so versatile that, in some cases, they can be used as stand-alone supplies. When it comes to our flag storage project here, they are just that.
Based on the length and width, the bulk of the material comprising the flag, and the number of flags you wish to store on each dowel, select a dowel that will accommodate the size of your flag and storage space. During the off-season, simply roll your flag over the dowel. Consider tautly securing the flag over the dowel by using small safety pins on either end. Conforming the flag to the shape of the dowel also maintains its shape, preventing wrinkles and creases that may need to be ironed or steamed out before displaying the following season.
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