Old fashioned curtain wire?

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Looking for something from my past! The picture is NOT what I mean (just used for elimination). There used to be heavy plastic-coated wire that you could twist ends around two screws to hang a curtain on a door [with a window] or other surface that you didn't want an entire curtain rod on - it ended up rather flush to the surface. I remember my mother using it (white coating). Does anyone know what it was called? And/or if they still make it? I hope we have some helpful hardware store people reading these posts...they would probably know!

RH · Answer

Sorry, no help from me :( My grandparents had 2 hooks with a spring stretched between that grandma hung her front door window curtain from (and let me tell you, if that thing snapped you when you took the curtain down to wash, you KNEW it! lol). Good luck finding what you're looking for, if it's available I'm sure someone here will have info for you!!

Lisa McQueen Grondy · Answer

Plastic coated clothesline wire,should be able to find it ; Walmart ,Lowe's,anywhere they sell clothes pins 👍👍

Terikirkwood · Answer

Lisa is right. You can purchase clothesline wire just about anywhere.. I usually see the coating in green though...I would also suggest you go to your local Home Depot or Lowes and go to the section where they have giant rolls of different types of wire. Often they sell this stuff by the foot. You will find many different colors, thicknesses, strengths, etc.

Accentuations! · Answer

Actually, most craft stores carry this type of wire in the art section

Wendy · Answer

Most hardware stores have curtain wire, usually in an a area with curtain rods, clips and pieces

Jean · Answer

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! And letting me know it's actually called 'curtain wire! I'll go look for it. jh

Martha · Answer

I saw curtain wire on Ikea. I don't know whether it is the kind you want, though.

Nancy · Answer

I remember it but not what it was called. An old hardware store in the country may know. I used the type of wire you have showing and wrapped each end thru a washer  of what ever size you may need and then hung on cup hooks on an apartment t outdoor patio. I used water resistant shower curtains , not plastic, and could tie back with twine. It helped block sun on hot days. On the lower edge I had zip tied pieces of wood for an even more privacy and actually weather protection on rainy days. That wire was cool to use and cheap. Same thing with I provision could be used indoors.

Jean · Answer

Thanks, Martha and Nancy! I'll keep looking!

Lynn Palutke · Answer

It is called Spring sash.

https://www.curtainandbathoutlet.com/7-32-spring-sash?c1=GAW_SE_NW&source=PLA_USA&kw=0402390001&cr6=0402390001&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8pOO9dL33gIVy7fACh1e1AMGEAQYASABEgKGp_D_BwE

DJO · Answer

What about this sort of end on the spring....circa 1920s?

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