If they have jagged edges or aren t straight edges it can make the process much harder.
How to make mat with paper strips.
Work these ends into your weave until they are all hidden in the woven mat.
The strips you weave will be the width of your paper approximately 8 5 inches long in this case and between 1 2 1 wide.
When making a woven mat as part of a kids art project a large piece of cardboard is needed as the background.
This is an easy craft project that can be done with younger children.
Make a woven mat with tips from an art teache.
Fold each of the newspaper strip ends toward the side of your mat with an over weave at the point of the edge of each weave.
I recommend providing these strips already cut.
Each end will be folded to the opposite side in a front back front back pattern.
How to make placemats by weaving paper strips.
You should have a finished mat of approximately 18 inches square.
Learn how to make your own quilling strips at home.