Kindergarten students were exposed to weaving by using a cardstock loom--- The loom was constructed using cardstock and pipecleaner (see the link below for printable directions) Strips of tissue paper were woven through the pipe cleaners for a beautiful finished project.
Click here for a Printable on how to make your own paper loom
I found these directions in my files--- I don't know where I got them from, so if they are yours, they are really cool!!
Give each student a sheet of tin foil about one foot long. Have students draw lines with washable markers before they cut. (so you can check the placement)
Gently crumple foil together holding it in the middle (like you were holding the waist of the person) Gently, if you squeeze too hard the foil compresses and the person gets really tiny!
Have small pieces of foil available for strengthening arms and legs or necks (some who have squeezed too tight lose limbs!)
Next step- wrap with masking tape and cover with layers of plaster gauze strips. We then collaged small squares of tissue paper over the surface to give our figures color.
I was like a kid in a candy store when I opened up the Bethany Lowe order today ~ what is it about the UPS and Fed Ex guys stopping in front of my house that makes me feel like it is Christmas time :o) ~ I just love love the vintage looking tissue paper garland and I was so happy to have a box full ! There are some of the things in our new Paperie category and some in the Holiday Boutique category ~
This is my latest project--- now currently residing in my dining room, by hopefully making its way back to school! For the past year I have been planning to do a large scale Chihuly projects. Last year I collected hundreds and hundreds of soda and water bottles (so many that my art room began resembling a recycling center or landfill). Initially I was planning on using them to create swirls to fasten together to make a Chihuly inspired chandelier. But recently I saw a awesome project on Mr E's art blog for a funky Chihuly chandelier and I knew this was just what my hundreds of bottles were destined for! I followed his wonderful instructions, and threw in a few swirly cut up bottles in a well for a little extra funk. My chandelier (which was created by 1st and 2nd grade students), has a framework of a tomato cage wrapped in chicken wire. The tissue paper wrapped bottles are fastened onto the frame with strong wire.