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Weaving
Developing an awareness of textile techniques.
Supplies:
construction paper, wallpaper samples, or magazines
razor blade knife (for adult only)
scissors/glue/tape
optional: clear contact paper
On Friday: Heighten your child's awareness of
how fabric is made by joining him on a weaving expedition. Look for
fabrics in which colored threads have been woven through to form a
pattern. (This is known as a yarn-dyed fabric.)
Some afghans, plaid dish towels, and upholstery materials are examples. In
contrast, some fabrics have the pattern printed on - instead of woven-in.
In this instance, the fabric is woven first and a pattern is added using a
printing machine.
Directions:
Adult: Leaving a one inch border on ALL
sides, cut horizontal or vertical lines in a large sheet of heavy paper.
Lines may be wavy, straight, or in combination. Be sure to leave the
borders attached on all four sides.
Child: Cut narrow strips of colorful or
patterned paper and weave each strip into the above form. Be sure to
alternate strips. Now glue or tape the ends in place so that they will not
slip. Trim edges. Sign the work of art.
Optional: To convert the weaving project into
a placemat - cut a large piece of clear contact paper and cover both
sides. To ensure that the mat is waterproof, be sure to leave a small
border of contact paper on each edge.
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