[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom

Wed Mar 2 12:59:16 UTC 2011

We used to use them to make woven cloth shoulder bags.  We would make 2
pieces and then sew the two together on 3 sides. Or else make one long piece
we could fold in half.    Then attach a rope along the 2 sewn side edges to
make the shoulder strap.

As for the different textures, that gives the piece interest!  My mother
used to weave part way across from one side with a thick yarn, and coming in
from the other side with a thinner yarn.  She would for example go across 10
strands with the thick and 5 with the thin.  She would do this for a couple
rows.  Then she would start decreasing the number of bars she would weave
with the thicker yarn and start increasing the number of bars she wove with
the thinner yarn.    She might have ended when there were 10 of the thinner
yarns and 5 of the thicker yarn.  Or she would weave in one row of really,
really thick yarn, something that was many times thicker than the other
yarns.  All to give the piece visual and textural interest.

 Dixie
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eleni Vamvakari" <magkisa83 at gmail.com>
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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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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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