How to make a paper weaving

My first foray into video.

Hello hello!

Happy Sunday. Today I’ve got something new for you. It’s my first time making a how-to video. I had a lot of fears going into this, mostly entirely irrational ones. Will my voice sound stupid? Will everyone know I’m nervous? What am I doing? But, I did it anyway and you know what? It wasn’t really scary at all and actually I enjoyed feeling like a teacher.

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In the video I show my whole process for making paper weavings and go over the materials.

Here’s the full materials list with links:

• 2 pieces of paper - I used Fluid Cold Press 140 lb and New Soho Sketch Pad

• Watercolors - I use Case for Making colors, you can use anything you already have or another medium. There are no rules!!

• Brushes - I get them either at Artist and Craftsman or from Case for Making. When I go to Artist and Craftsman I usually pick the cheapest Princeton brand ones.

• Water bowl

• Scissors or X-Acto knife and cutting mat

• Ruler - I use an aluminum ruler for cutting and the Westcott beveled ruler for precise measuring and marking

• Glue - Yamato Sticking Paste

• Pencil - I use a Staedtler H in the video but was wishing my Tombow Mono 2H was within reach.