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How To Make A Unique DIY Ribbon Weaving Project

in Crafts, D.I.Y., Sculptures on 06/08/16

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Do you ever get inspired to make art projects from unconventional items? I found  inspiration for this unique DIY ribbon weaving project from my latest excursion to the Dollar Store.

As an art teacher, I always search for fun ways to make art from interesting materials. I’m always moved by color, texture, and patterns. 

I recently went to our local Dollar Store to buy some storage items. As I roamed the aisles, one shiny item stood out. It was a disposable vegetable grill basket!

Most people would walk right past this item, but my wheels were turning. I could instantly envision this grill basket as the coolest loom for a kids’ ribbon weaving project. 

How to make ribbon weaving project with kids using a disposable grilling pan as a loom.

 

Materials
  • Disposable Vegetable Grill Pan
  • Various Types of Ribbon
  • Jute Twine
  • Wire Hanger
  • Fabric Scraps
  • Low Temp Glue Gun

How to make ribbon weaving project with kids using a disposable grilling pan as a loom.

DIY Ribbon Weaving With Kids

This is DIY ribbon weaving project is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners to gain fine motor skills.

First, an adult needs to prep the loom by making the warp, or the vertical lines, with raffia. Next, string the jute through the holes, up and down. Use a bit of masking tape to hold the raffia in place.

Then, show the children how to make the weft, or the horizontal lines. It’s important to emphasize that the ribbon will go over and under each piece of the weft.

How to make ribbon weaving project with kids using a disposable grilling pan as a loom.

Cut the ribbon to the length of the grill pan. Just leave the ribbon. No need to use any adhesive or glue. The woven tension will make the ribbon stay nicely. 

If you started the first row going over the warp, start the second row going under the warp. Are you confused yet? Don’t worry, it just takes some practice.

This DIY ribbon weaving doesn’t have to look perfect. The kids will just love playing with ribbon and developing those fine motor skills.

How to make ribbon weaving project with kids using a disposable grilling pan as a loom.

Last, we embelished this DIY ribbon weaving by decorating wire hangers with fabric strips. You can learn more about this process from my friend Art Bar.

How to make ribbon weaving project with kids using a disposable grilling pan as a loom.

Finally, affix the wire hangers through the grill pan holes and then hang these beautiful pieces on your wall.

How to make ribbon weaving project with kids using a disposable grilling pan as a loom.

 

Next time you visit the Dollar Store, or thrift shop, keep your eyes open for unexpected art materials. The results will surprise you! 


 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Brittany Farber says

    08/28/2016 at 10:42 pm

    Cute project! As someone who teaches weaving I’d like to point out that the raffia is the warp and the ribbon is your weft. 🙂

    P.S. My daughter’s name is Marina. 😉

    • Marina Gallovitch says

      09/04/2016 at 11:46 am

      Thanks Brittany! I always get the warp and weft mixed up. I swear I looked it up before I posted. Marina is a great name! LOL.. xoxo

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