{"product_id":"weaving-with-recycled-materials-a2226","title":"Weaving with Recycled Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeaving projects are great for strengthening fine motor skills. Gail Bartel, artist and creator of the blog That Artist Woman, suggests using your collection of recycled plastic containers as a base for weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Recycled plastic containers (e.g. yogurt cups, cottage cheese tubs, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1704-art-yarn-bright.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3043-wrapping-twine-2-ply-2100-yds.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estring\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-99-black-leather-cord.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecord\u003c\/a\u003e, fabric pieces, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Recycled newspaper, book pages, maps, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Mod Podge\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeaving Project Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin by using Mod Podge to cover the recycled plastic containers with recycled newspaper, book pages, magazine scraps, old maps, etc. that have been cut into one inch strips. Set aside overnight to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a flexible measuring tape to measure and cut the sides of the plastic container. For a fully woven look you'll need an odd number of sections. For an alternating, partially woven look you'll need an even number of sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan your materials (e.g. the color and texture patterns you wish to achieve).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo begin weaving, tie the chosen material to one of the plastic sections and follow an over-under pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will you help your students strengthen fine motor skills, you'll be teaching them about complimentary colors and patterning too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thatartistwoman.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/basket-weaving-using-recycled.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethat artist woman: Basket Weaving using Recycled Containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088425497,"sku":"A2226","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/weaving-with-recycled-materials-a2226","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}