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