Signal flags have size designations, with "size 0" usually meaning a 12x15" rectangle. To our way of thinking, this may be great for a big boat, but they're a bit too large for other uses. We've also found that signal-flag sets can be sold as single, stuck-together strands. Our flags are separate, individually machine-stitched fabric! Each one has its own casing (or "heading"), and is designed to slide over a rope, a curtain rod, or the rungs of our hanging ladders, depending on what you order.
The above banner spells "YOUR MESSAGE" in code flags, and it's just over 5 feet long from loop to loop. We include a complimentary length of rope with each horizontal banner, but you can easily replace it. For example, say you're having a family reunion and you want to hang a name banner between two trees 40 feet apart. No problem!
As
you can see (left), the knots between each
flag are simple overhand knots, and you either can untie them, or slip
the flags over the knots to take them off the rope. The loops on each
end are "bowline" knots, easily untied. Each flag has its English
alphabet letter on the back of each casing, so you'll always know what
it signifies. All this makes it easy to slide the flags onto a longer
piece of rope that can reach as far as
you want.
You'll also notice that the above banner is two words with a space between them. Each flag is separated by a small knot, and whole words are separated by about 5" of rope. If you'd like, we can divide your order into separate banners, and put each word on its own length of rope. An example of this might be a "Welcome Home" banner, with "Welcome" being on one piece of rope, and "Home" being on another. It's completely up to you, just email us, or use the Special Instructions on our order form to let us know your preference.
Signal flags make a great addition to a nautical bedroom, and there's that "secret message" aspect that's so much fun. We get a lot of orders for nurseries and children's bedroom banners, what with the colors being so bright and basic. One of the natural effects of gravity is that a length of rope tends to sag in the middle. One option is to use a thin, cafe rod.
You don't have to have actual curtains to hang these flags from a mounted rod, just put the rod right onto the wall. It's up to you and what you'd like to see. If you want to use the flags with a cafe rod or other decorative rod, just let us know. Depending on its diameter, you can order the 1-inch casing (horizontal flags), or the 1-5/16" casing (window treatment flags).
Any type of hooks work with a rope banner, since the flags are so light weight. You can use scew-in cup hooks, those stick-on removable 3M hooks, or some small nails. Here are two examples of the same banner ("LON") where you can see the difference in the top edge alignment.
Note
the slight dip in the
middle of the rope banner to the left. This works nicely for a sort of
celebration feel. On the other hand, if you want a more straight-edge
look, the image on the right shows the same flags with a thin sash
rod.
Visit
the flag
translator page to experiment with your own message.
Click here for information on How
to Order.