Paper weaving is fun and inspiring and a learning process
At one time or the other we all have done paper weaving in school. This art can be done using reusable materials.
Paper weaving can be an art activity for school level.
At school school level placing different strips of paper in front of kids and asking them to weave becomes an engaging hand eye coordination artwork.
Step 1
Different kinds of colour paper, newspapers, magazines. Scissors, cardboard base to weave.
Step2. Make slits in the cardboard base.
Step3. Insert colourful strips of paper through the slits to create different patterns.
Step4.
Finished weaving using cardboards and paper strips
Home School art
Home school art allows parents to teach their kids according to the needs and interest shown. Here there is no time constraints and the kids learn at their own pace.
Beyond Paper weaving
What is Weaving ?
The first step in creating fabric is yarn production. The raw materials like cotton , jute, silk that have been harvested and processed are transformed from raw fibers into yarn and threads. Weaving is a method of textile production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth. The longitudinal threads are called the warp and the lateral threads are the weft or filling.This process of joining the yarn together is called weaving.
How yarn is created?
Weaving is done on a machine known as a loom and requires two sets of yarn. The weaving done in traditional ways is called ―Handloom. The ones produced with automated machines are called ―Power-loom.
Fun Facts
Weaving started 12000 years back in neolithic period. Neolithic period is characterised by humans beings settling in one place. The people weaved baskets , roof for their homes using twigs and leaves and plants.
Conclusion
Fun craft work of weaving. And also at the same time learn the methods of weaving which creates fabrics.
Different ways of weaving creates different types of clothes. Which is a distinct identity of each country. Enjoy this fun quiz on textiles.
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Cardboard and paper art and crafts.
