Off Loom Weaving - Yarn Wrapping Art
Learn how to create beautiful textile art using canvas boards and embroidery thread with off-loom weaving.
Equipment
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Materials
- Canvas Board
- Embroidery Thread
- Low Tack Masking Tape
- Craft Paint optional
Instructions
- Paint the canvas with craft paint for the background if desired. Leaving it white is always an option.
- Choose a color thread to start with and tape the end to the back of the canvas board. Be sure to leave a few inches out from the tape for tying later.
- Start wrapping the thread around the board as many times as you like to create a band. You can do this vertically or horizontally on the board.
- Finish the color by coming to the back of the board, removing the tape, and tying a double knot with the beginning end.
- Continue with more colors in the same direction.
- Once you have filled the canvas somewhat, you can then start in the opposite direction.
- For the weaving, you will need to cut a long piece of embroidery thread first. Tape one end to the back as before, but this time thread the other end with a large needle and weave through the bands of thread on the canvas.
- Continue adding more threads, weaving as you like, until you feel like the project is complete.
- Place your art in a frame to hang. You may need a bit of wire or other hanging attachment, as the original backing of the frame may no longer fit with the weaving.
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