Select and cut paper select two colors of construction paper that go well together and contrast with each other.
How to make mat with paper strips.
If they have jagged edges or aren t straight edges it can make the process much harder.
Use them to make 3d qui.
How to make your own quilling paper strips paper tales brings you a new tutorial.
You should have a finished mat of approximately 18 inches square.
How to make placemats by weaving paper strips.
If your paper is a rectangle the strips should be longer than the side perpendicular to the slits.
The strips you weave will be the width of your paper approximately 8 5 inches long in this case and between 1 2 1 wide.
It s also a fun way to prepare for any holiday meal because you can choose the colors based on the occasion.
Cut three 9 by strips from the weaving strip construction paper.
Mine are 1 inch wide and 10 inches long.
I recommend providing these strips already cut.
When making a woven mat as part of a kids art project a large piece of cardboard is needed as the background.
6 weave the first strip.
Cut colored paper strips.
The strips must be longer than the length of your square s side.
Work these ends into your weave until they are all hidden in the woven mat.
Make a woven mat with tips from an art teache.
Learn how to make your own quilling strips at home.
To make the craft go faster pre cut the paper strips.
5 cut colored paper strips.
One color of construction paper is for the mat and the other for the weaving strips.