[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom

[slerythema]

We used to use these to make Barbie blankets.

Cindy S.

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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dixie
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:10 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom
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> 
> I just found the following directions describing how to make 
> a cardboard loom.  This is for weaving a rectangle piece of fabric. 
> 
> Using the basic idea, I wonder if we could design a cardboard 
> triangle loom for people to try tri-loom weaving?
> 
> 
> 
> To make a cardboard loom
> 
> 1. Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard from a cereal box or 
> a piece of poster board. The cardboard should be thin enough 
> to cut easily with scissors, but sturdy enough to hold the 
> weaving. You can make the rectangle any size, but it's 
> easiest to make it the length and width of something you want 
> to make. 5" x 8" is a good starting size.
> 
> 2. Cut slits every quarter-inch at the top and bottom of the 
> rectangle as shown.
> 
> 
> 
> Your loom is done!
> 
> To string the vertical threads (called the warp)
> 
> Tape the end the string or yarn to the back of the loom at 
> the bottom left hand corner.
> 
> Run the yarn through the first slit at the bottom left 
> corner, so it is now on the front of the card 
> 
> Bring the yarn up through the first slit at the top left 
> corner, then down through the second slit at the top left.
> 
> Now bring the yarn down the front of the card through the 
> second slit at the bottom left, and then back through the third slit.
> 
> Continue this way until you reach the last slit. Never cross 
> the back of the loom from top to bottom.
> 
> It's OK if the cardboard curves up slightly - that will give 
> you a little space to maneuver under the strings as you weave. 
> 
> Now your loom is set up for weaving. 
> 
> To Weave 
> 
> Tape a long piece of yarn to a craft stick. 
> 
> Start at the bottom of the loom. Run the craft stick under 
> and over the warp strings, pulling the yarn through behind 
> it. When you reach the other side, come back the other way, 
> going "under" where you went "over" on the first pass.
> 
> Make about 5 rows. Use a fork or wide-toothed comb to push 
> the 5 rows down, one at a time, into tight rows. Make sure 
> the weaving is not so tight that it pulls the warp inward. 
> 
> Change color and fabric as desired, pushing loose ends 
> through to the back of the loom.
> 
> Work as high on the loom as you want, but leave enough warp 
> string at the top to cut it and tie it in a knot.
> 
> When you finish, remove the weaving from the loom. Cut the 
> loops at the top and knot them tightly to hold on the last 
> row. Cut loose strings short.
> 
> Your weaving is done!
> 
> 
> from:
> http://www.biglearning.com/article-cardboard-loom.htm
> 
> 
>  Dixie
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