Project #2

Journals/ Paper Weaving

Please get out a piece of paper and something to write with!

LOOM: A frame (or machine) on

which the weaving is done

VerticalPosition when it is aligned in an

“up-down” direction

Horizontal

Position when it is aligned in an “left to right” direction, or parallel

to the horizon

WARPThe lengthwise threads in a woven fabric. Warp threads

are strung on the loom before weaving begins.

WEFTThe horizontal threads

which are woven across the warp. (WEFT and

WARP threads are interlaced in weaving)

SHUTTLE

The stick or boat like container which holds

the WEFT threads.

Pattern

A design or motif that is regularly repeated

SHOT

A woven row

Craftsmanship

Having pride & respect in your work that you do

MotifA distinctive and recurring

form, shape, figure, etc…in a design

How the project will be GRADED…JOURNALS/Paper Weaving

Product (Contents):• Create a personal journal by paper

weaving 2 sides a front and back of a journal

• Must paper weave both sides of the journal - in which you may use the same technique or a different technique for each side

• Must be trimmed with no frayed pieces showing

Process (Craftsmanship):• Journal must be stapled with 2 top staples or 2

side staples in a neat and organized manner…

• Include a cover and a back• Contains at least 25 sheets of paper• Must look clean, neat, and organized

Studio time:• Stayed on task • Worked continuously throughout the class period• Clean-up PUT SUPPLIES AWAY WHERE THEY

GO!• Make up any missed days: That means excused

or unexcused, 3 tardies = 1 absence