tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424872212367020239.post354071158488057100..comments2024-01-15T09:14:59.209+08:00Comments on ARTabroad: RE(used) WeavingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424872212367020239.post-39488201996065185692012-05-10T01:38:04.187+08:002012-05-10T01:38:04.187+08:00Thanks Stephanie! I will need to experiment :)
Ri...Thanks Stephanie! I will need to experiment :)<br />Rina at www.k6arr.comRina k6art.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221543895982147381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424872212367020239.post-45201127005479655762012-05-09T19:30:20.868+08:002012-05-09T19:30:20.868+08:00To warp the loom, we use thin clear bags. The bag...To warp the loom, we use thin clear bags. The bags are very soft and available on a roll here in China. You tear off each bag individually. Think a roll like the produce bags at the grocery store, but a very soft, thin, clear material. I fold each bag accordion-style from right to left. Once folded, make one smooth cut that goes horizontally across the bag, creating loops. We then put a finger from each hand in the loop, then twist it. The twisted bag then becomes the warp once each twist is taped to the back of the loom.<br /><br />For the weft, I cut the bags either direction and open the loops so they are one long strip. The strips vary in length based on the bag dimensions. When the students get to the end of a strip, we use a square knot to tie on another strip, either the same color or a new color.<br /><br />For both the warp and the weft, I make strips that are about 1cm wide.<br /><br />Truthfully, it is a lot of trial and error and making due with the resources you have available. Experiment a little and see what works for you.Stephanie Melachrinoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03002956070245992168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424872212367020239.post-12551385972062254282012-04-29T21:14:28.114+08:002012-04-29T21:14:28.114+08:00I love this project! How did you cut the bags into...I love this project! How did you cut the bags into strips? How long are your strips? This would be a great earth day project.Rina k6art.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221543895982147381noreply@blogger.com