Art

Tools:

4 sheets of magazine paper (A4 or US letter size) · A pen knife · Scissors

Steps:

1. Fold the A4 or US letter size pages in half and flatten the folds using the back of the penknife.

2. Slice the pages in half along the folds.

3. Fold each half again and slice (leaving you with four quarters).

4. Fold one quarter in half lengthwise.

5. Open the fold and bring each side to the center and fold.

6. Fold again widthwise, creating a ‘V’. This will be a weaving strip. Make 16 of them.

7. Begin weaving by locking two ‘V’s (base strips) together.

8. Place one base strip into the ‘V’ of a thirdstrip.

9. Take another strip and weave it on top of the base.

10. Continue weaving and remember: a strip should always be wrapped (going into the ‘V’) over another strip.

11. After weaving the first two rows, trim off one side of the strips using a pair of scissors.

12. Fold the remaining strips over to measure the length. Tuck the base strip into two squares.

13. Continue weaving and securing the ends until you have achieved 8 x 8 squares.

14. Trim off one side of all the strips and continue to trim, tuck and secure the ends as described above.