Paper Weaving Activity Objective:
1. Foster creativity & self-expression by encouraging the learner to personalize their paper
weaving design, allowing them to infuse their artistic flair into the activity.
2. Raise cultural awareness by introducing learners to the history, symbolism, & significance
of paper weaving
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Prepare Your Materials: Gather your colored paper or cardstock. You can choose a variety
of colors to create an interesting pattern. Decide on the size of the strips you want to weave.
Common choices are 1/2 inch to 1- inch-wide strips. You'll need an even number of strips for
weaving.
2. Cut the Strips: Use a ruler and pencil to mark the width of the strips on the paper. Then,
use scissors to carefully cut along the lines you've drawn. Make sure all the strips are of the
same width and length.
3. Create the Base: Take two strips of paper and lay them side by side, slightly overlapping at
the top. Use a small amount of glue or double-sided tape to secure the overlapping section.
This will be the starting point for your weaving.
4.Weaving: Take another strip of paper in a contrasting color and weave it over and under
the base strips. Start by going over the first strip, under the second, over the third, and so
on. Then, for the next row, weave the strip in the opposite pattern (under where it was over
before, and vice versa).
5. Push the Strips Close: As you weave, gently push the strips together to create a tight
weave. This will help create a neat and even pattern. You can use your fingers or a thin tool
to help with this.
6.Continue Weaving: Keep weaving the strips until you've reached the desired length. You
can stick to a single color for each row or experiment with
different colors to create a more intricate design.
7. Secure the Ends: Once you've finished weaving, trim any excess length from the strips.
Then, secure the ends by gluing them down on the backside of the woven piece. This will
hold everything in place.
SAMPLE PAPER WEAVING
