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 Alternatives to the Basic Paper Weave Level II Weaving: The "Zig-Zag" Weave Teaching weaving is not the easiest thing in the world. I like Cassie Stephens' GIANT paper weaving loom. If the laminator roll wasn't out, I would do that but for now, I'm going to show you a few techniques before and beyond the basic weave. Then, I am going to show off a few basic weave projects that might get you excited about weaving. The basic paper weave always requires paper, scissors, a pencil, and a ruler. From there, you can get creative. Fun scissors? Go for it! Interesting paper? YES! Pencils, pens, markers, OH MY! Rulers, well, I like the clear ones with the grid so I can line everything up easily. I also recommend a paper cutter for speed and accuracy.  FOLD YOUR PAPER HAMBURGER STYLE! Exciting right?  Line up an inch and draw your stopping point. Not pictured, but my new favorite trick is to do the "OCTOPUS HAND" when measuring! WOW! I wish I had thought of this! ...

Are you poor? Are you in a well stocked art room or crafter? Worry no more! Try CRAFTING! I'm like Amy Sedaris over here! This is a half of a project because I'm waiting on clay to dry to see if it will turn out. I'm at the mercy of the kiln schedule. So, let's watch!  Start with a simple design. Here's a few testers... SIMPLE.  Ideally, you need curtain liner (not shower curtain) fabric. It is a solid mimic for the regular screenprinting techniques.  Use a thin fabric then paint with mod podge on the negative of your design. Matte or gloss= good time. Either is fine. I also added blue acrylic so I could see my lines.  Can you see the blue through it? It's on the other side. I scooped the ink with a popsicle stick and spread it with a folded index card. I had to really push the ink through.  The print on the right was my...