How To Make A Paper Weave Mat

Demonstrate for the kids how they can weave in an over under fashion.

How to make a paper weave mat.

Paper weave place mats by laughing kids learn. To make the craft go faster pre cut the paper strips. How to make origami rings. 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.

We used 9 x 12 construction paper and found that 6 strips were enough to weave the entire paper. These paper weave place mats are simple enough for a three year old to make. Two colors of paper and scissors. One color of construction paper is for the mat and the other for the weaving strips.

Learn how to make a paper weave mat. How to make a simple loom and weave using construction paper. How to make a straw bracelet. Select and cut paper select two colors of construction paper that go well together and contrast with each other.

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You will want to make sure you don t cut any strips in the same color as your mat will be. Advertisement go ad free. You will require 2 colors of folding paper origami paper scissor scale. 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.

Kids can also change the way the weave looks by cutting wavy lines zigzags or lines are varying thickness into the construction paper.