Once it's unwrapped, keep your piece laying flat on a large enough table until ready to hang. For smaller, lightweight wall hangings, I recommend using one small/medium nail to hang. For pieces larger than 20-25 inches, please use two medium/large nails or anchored screws, depending on the structure of your walls. My wall hangings are heavily textured, so this will ensure that the dowel does not warp and that your wall can handle the weight of the piece. Please note — the depth of the hardware should extend slightly past the dowel to ensure that the piece fits flush against the wall.