Simple Paper Weaving: Day One

Warp and weft are the two basic components used in weaving. The lengthwise warp paper strips are held stationary in a frame while the weft strips are drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp.

Supplies: Glue stick+paper or colorful magazine pictures.

How to: 
1) To make the Warp: Begin by folding paper in half to make your frame.
2) Measure the width of the warp strips and cut leaving edge uncut.
3) Unfold paper. You now have your frame.
4) Measure and cut weft strips to be woven.
5) Begin weaving.
6) Finish by gluing strip ends to frame.
Note: You can experiment with cutting both the warp and weft strips. One example is straight, the other angled.

Quilling Mandala

(Have fun--there are no mistakes!)

Supplies: Pencil+Glue stick, clear tape or double sided tape +scissors+paper, magazine pages or heavy paper+string, yarn or thread for hanging.  

How to: 
1) Cut strips of paper 8 1/2 x 1/4 inches (longer or shorter
doesn't have to be exact).
2) Fold strips in half lengthwise and then unfold.
3) Beginning at one end of the strip, begin rolling tightly 
on to a pencil until you get near or to the fold. 
4) Slide the paper off the pencil. It will naturally keep 
a circular shape.
5) Repeat from the other end. You can roll it the same way or opposite direction, depending how you want it to look.
6) Slide the paper off the pencil.
7) Make several.
8) Arrange them in any design you like or a mandala shape.
9) Glue or tape together. 
10) Attach a string, yarn or thread. Hang in a window. 

GLOBAL MEDITATION HELMET

This project combines the projects of the past two days.

Make the crown and the samurai helmet.
Place the samurai helmet on top of the crown and nestle it in. 
Supplies: Newsprint (Grinnell Herald Register works well!)
Decorate: Markers+duck tape+paint+glue stick+collage with magazine pictures or whatever you have on hand.

Samurai Warrior Helmet

(Have fun--there are no mistakes!)
Supplies: Newsprint (Grinnell Herald Register works well!)
Decorate: Markers+duck tape+paint+glue stick+collage with magazine pictures or what ever you have on hand.

How to: 
1) Make a triangle from newsprint. Open up a compete sheet of newpaper. Grab bottom left corner and take it to the top edge to make a triangle. Cut off extra paper.
2) Follow the instructions.

Optional: Put on the Samurai Warrior Helmet. Declare your home as your domain. Stand and protect it!!

Ruler of the Universe Crown

(Have fun--there are no mistakes!)
Supplies: Newsprint (Grinnell Herald Register works well!)
Decorate: Markers+duck tape+paint+glue stick+collage with magazine pictures or what ever you have on hand.

How to: 
1) Make a square from newsprint. Open up a compete sheet of newpaper. Grab bottom left corner and take it to the top edge to make a triangle. Cut off extra paper.
2) Open the triangle. You now have a square.  
3) Fold in half to make a rectangle.
4) Follow the instructions.
5) Put on the crown. Tie a sheet around your neck to make a cape. Use a paper towel tube for a scepter. 

Optional: Sit in a chair and make unreasonable demands!!!!