[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom

[Barb Roland]

you know, I've been wanting to learn weaving and I've been wanting some 
placemats...think I'm going to have to try this. Thanks Joyce for sharing.
Barb R.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eleni Vamvakari" <magkisa83 at gmail.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom


>I used these in art class in elementary school.  I didn't make the
> loom or cut off the ends, but I did weave on it and it was a lot of
> fun.  I remember one time, I didn't have enough thin yarn, so I
> finished with a thicker one.  The texture was different and though the
> two didn't really go together, it was an interesting experiment and I
> learned about different fabrics.  But I never knew what to do with the
> square of fabric once it was completed, since it wasn't really good
> for anything.  I was never the type for dolls, so it didn't cross my
> mind to use it as a blanket.  I've also worked on another type of
> loom, this one being a real one that sat on a table  It wasn't a floor
> loom but it wasn't flat like these either.  I used it to make a belt.
> I own a lap loom but have no clue where it is and no idea how to set
> it up.  Still, it would be really great to start weaving once more.
>
> On 3/1/11, slerythema <slerythema at gmail.com> wrote:
>> We used to use these to make Barbie blankets.
>>
>> Cindy S.
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [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
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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