Teach A Child
Beginning Basketweaving Skills With This Free Project
Step By Step Instructions
• Gather Your
Materials
20 Full sheets of newspaper (color adds
interest)
Clear acrylic spray to seal in ink
(optional)
• Procedure
Select 20 sheets of newspaper.
Layer two sheets of newspaper at a
time.
Fold long edges to center, crease.
Fold each edge to center again.
Fold strip again making a strip about
23" x 3.5"
Repeat to make ten folded strips.
Lay out five folded strips lengthwise.
Weave five folded strips widthwise in
an "over-one, under one" sequence.
Pack the woven strips so that each one
is very close to the next.
Adjust the strips so they are squared
up neatly.
Adjust the strips so that each end is
an equal length.
Tuck the ends neatly.
Start with all strips that are last
woven under the last crossing strip.
Fold the strip end over the outside
strip and tuck the end back into the weaving.
Continue till all strips are tucked on
the top side, then flip and tuck the strips from the other side.
No glue is needed, but be certain to
tuck the ends neatly and securely.
Once your mat is complete you may want
to spray it with clear acrylic finish to improve its water resistance and keep the
printers ink from rubbing off.
• Tips
Spray a
light coat of
clear acrylic spray on your Sit-Upon.
Use your new Sit-Upon
when you are gardening.
Take your mat with you on
your next camping trip.
This FREE crafts project
makes a great Summer
Camp activity.
Teach
this simple craft to your home-schooled children.
This
can be a simple classroom craft activity.
Use the section front
pages that have color for additional pattern interest.
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in the BasketMakers
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