How To Weave A Mat With Paper

Learn the basics of weaving by making this easy paper weave picture.

How to weave a mat with paper.

Each end will be folded to the opposite side in a front back front back pattern. You can also make them in color combinations that celebrate various cultures around the world with weaving traditions. These paper weave place mats are simple enough for a three year old to make. 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.

You should have a finished mat of approximately 18 inches square. These woven place mats are easy to make and require very few materials. You can weave placemats out of ribbons construction paper heavier types of paper and incorporate decorative materials like glitter sequins the sky is the limit. Every kid should learn how to weave at some point in their life.

Cut three 9 by strips from the weaving strip construction paper. How to make a simple loom and weave using construction paper. When you are done collecting supplies be sure you have at least the basics scissors construction paper glue ruler and laminating sheets if you want to preserve your placemats. White and just about any color with work as do complementary colors like blue and orange red and green or yellow and violet.

After a quick lesson most kids are weaving like pros. Paper weaving is a low mess activity i like to pull out on busy days or when friends are over. How to make a paper mat how to make mat with paper easy paper mat crafts arts. Paper weave place mats by laughing kids learn.

Kids can also change the way the weave looks by cutting wavy lines zigzags or lines are varying thickness into the construction paper. Use this craft project to apply color concepts like primary colors monochromatic colors or complementary colors. Paper scissors and tape or glue. One color of construction paper is for the mat and the other for the weaving strips.

This also makes for a good quiet time activity too.