I was checking into few Philippines coconut leaf basket, hat weaving, which redirected me to weaving traditions of different places.
I am going to show how to make bowls or baskets by using old newspapers, or magazines and coiling.
Coiling is one technique of basketry used by native Americans across North America.
Now let's get set and search old magazines..!!
Required Materials:
Old newspapers, magazines or books
Glue
Scissors
Mod Podge (optional)
Time consumed: approx 5 hrs
Complexity: Easy
How to do:
I would like to mention that the steps are easy but is time consuming, have patience..!! lot of patience..!! :)
Making paper strips
1. I used magazine sheets. You can use newspapers and cut out into smaller pieces.
2. Use any thin stick for initially helping to roll the paper sheets as shown
3. Gradually remove off the stick
4. Glue the end and flatten the strip. Make sure that you leave the ends a little cylindrical itself. This helps to join the next strip easily.
Making the base
3. Start coiling around to make the base. Keep gluing after every round.
4. To attach every flat strip to the other- apply little glue and insert the other end. Press firmly and continue coiling.
5. Make the base using around 15 strips. Keep aside and allow the glue to dry. Spray Mod podge which can strengthen the base.
6. Now again keep rotating strips around the base, but make sure that you don't glue it to each ring. I made 20 rounds and once done, glue the end.
7. Gradually pull each round upward to give it a shape.
8. Apply glue with a brush slightly or spray mod podge outside and allow to dry for 30 min.
9. Apply glue at sides of base and gradually stick it inside the other coiled top section. Be careful as too much pressure can disturb the coils and make them come out of rounds.
10. Allow the whole bowl to dry of completely..
Now its ready to be a centerpiece. You can make as large as you want, as it is pretty firm and place any decorative piece inside. You should remember that it cannot hold water.
I am interested to try few more shapes..!!
Let me know about your try and what design comes into your mind.!! Your comments are valuable.!! :)
Happy coiling..!!
Inspired from: Mexican youtube videos (I don't have a specific link to paste here)
Now let's get set and search old magazines..!!
Required Materials:
Old newspapers, magazines or books
Glue
Scissors
Mod Podge (optional)
Time consumed: approx 5 hrs
Complexity: Easy
How to do:
I would like to mention that the steps are easy but is time consuming, have patience..!! lot of patience..!! :)
Making paper strips
1. I used magazine sheets. You can use newspapers and cut out into smaller pieces.
2. Use any thin stick for initially helping to roll the paper sheets as shown
3. Gradually remove off the stick
4. Glue the end and flatten the strip. Make sure that you leave the ends a little cylindrical itself. This helps to join the next strip easily.
Making the base
3. Start coiling around to make the base. Keep gluing after every round.
4. To attach every flat strip to the other- apply little glue and insert the other end. Press firmly and continue coiling.
5. Make the base using around 15 strips. Keep aside and allow the glue to dry. Spray Mod podge which can strengthen the base.
6. Now again keep rotating strips around the base, but make sure that you don't glue it to each ring. I made 20 rounds and once done, glue the end.
8. Apply glue with a brush slightly or spray mod podge outside and allow to dry for 30 min.
9. Apply glue at sides of base and gradually stick it inside the other coiled top section. Be careful as too much pressure can disturb the coils and make them come out of rounds.
10. Allow the whole bowl to dry of completely..
Now its ready to be a centerpiece. You can make as large as you want, as it is pretty firm and place any decorative piece inside. You should remember that it cannot hold water.
I am interested to try few more shapes..!!
Let me know about your try and what design comes into your mind.!! Your comments are valuable.!! :)
Happy coiling..!!
Inspired from: Mexican youtube videos (I don't have a specific link to paste here)
