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| Make A Woven
Newspaper Sit-Upon |
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| Teach A Child
Beginning Basketweaving Skills With This Free Project |
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Step By Step Instructions
- 20 Full sheets of newspaper (color adds
interest)
- Clear acrylic spray to seal in ink
(optional)
- 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.
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- Fold strip again making a strip about
23" x 3.5"
- Repeat to make ten folded strips.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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| • 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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