How to Make a Modern Nature Loom
This unique woven flower loom is the kind of modern wreath you make once and leave up all year long. If you’ve been dying to try a loom-making project, this will combine the therapeutic joy of weaving with plants.
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Materials Needed
- wooden embroidery hoop (only one side)
- black permanent marker
- white sewing thread
- craft knife
- foraged foliage, pre-dried leaves and moss
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Step 1: Color Hoop
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Color the embroidery hoop with a permanent marker.
Step 2: Make Notches
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Use a craft knife to make shallow notches all around the hoop, about 1/4 inch apart.
Step 3: Add Thread
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Tie thread to one side of the wooden hoop. Wind it around the hoop in place once then wrap it around the opposite side letting the string rest in a notch. Make sure it’s pulled 26 tight and then wind it around in place. Repeat going from side to side to create your own loom design. We made a fan-shaped loom but almost any net-like string up will work. Once you’re finished, tie the string off and cut off any excess to keep it neat.
Step 4: Weave Foliage
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Gather foliage and pre-dried florals. You may want to work with only dried foliage to extend the life of your wreath forever. Use dense foliage to create a base. We used wild sage. Weave into one side of the loom to create a crescent moon shape. Weave in a wide blade of grass to add a straight modern edge to the arrangement. Add dried moss and twigs for variety. Tweak the design until you love it.
Step 5: Hang + Enjoy
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