Friday, May 17, 2013

Paper Plate Weaving

It is very easy project.  Kids love it.

Paper Plate Weaving (10)

Materials Needed:

  • Paper plates
  • Different colors of yarn
  • Scissor
  • Markers or crayons

METHOID:

Cut an odd number of small slits around the outside of a paper plate. Make sure that there is an odd number, or else it will not work out right.

Paper Plate Weaving (1)

  • Take about 12 inches long  yarn and glue or place a piece of cello tape  its tail on the back of the plate. 
  • Pull the yarn through to the front and get ready to weave.
  • Begin weaving in the center of the plate by going over, under, over, under, and so on.
Paper Plate Weaving (2)

Paper Plate Weaving (3)

  • Tie the end of the first piece of yarn with another color yarn and start weaving.
  • Then begin with a new color of yarn by stuffing and tucking it under the previous color, then weave as before.
  • You can use as much as colors of yarns and make a beautiful patterns.

Paper Plate Weaving (4)

Paper Plate Weaving (5)

Cut the edges of a paper plate into points so the plate looks like a flower or a sun.

Paper Plate Weaving (6)

Paper Plate Weaving (7)

Paper Plate Weaving (8)

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