How to Make a Clay Weaving Loom

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You can create pretty much anything out of air drying clay! Here, learn how to create a gorgeous clay loom, that would make a perfect home decoration, and the perfect gift! Make intricate weaves using embroidery floss - which colours would you choose?

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How to make

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Roll out air drying clay onto a non-stick surface until 1.5cm thick.

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Use the largest cookie cutter to cut a large circle out of the clay.

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Use a the second smallest cookie cutter to cut a smaller circle out ofthe centre of the other.

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Use the skewer to put holes 1cm around the exterior of the smaller circle.

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Leave to dry overnight.

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Paint the dried clay white using acrylic paints.

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Once dry, paint the clay a combination of colours and patterns of your choosing.

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Once dry, thread the yarn through the holes in a criss-cross pattern and tie off at end to secure.

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Thread your large needle, and begin to thread from the centre of the weaving, weaving in and out of the yarn.

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To change colour, simply tie the two differently coloured threads together and keep on weaving!

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Tie off the weaving, and your new decoration will be complete!

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