[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom

[Barb Roland]

sounds like a class to me!!
Barb R.
Z5/6
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dixie" <blueherons at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom


> Hot pads, coasters, book marks, rugs, wall hangings, apparel, pillows, 
> etc.
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> Dixie
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Terry Knox
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 2:58 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom
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> Except for making Barbie blankets can you do anything else with weaving
> besides trying it.
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> Terry K
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slerythema
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:22 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom
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> We used to use these to make Barbie blankets.
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> Cindy S.
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>> -----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
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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?
>>
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>> 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.
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>> 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
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>>  Dixie
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