From the page: The shiny disc asks for a new shine
Idea 5
Circular loom piece
What you need
- 1 old CD (preferably without deep scratches on the back face)
- Cotton yarn, string or t-shirt yarn
- Scissors
- Measuring tape or ruler
- Crochet hook or thick yarn needle (for finishing)
- Textile pen (optional, for marking pairs)
- Beads or small beads (optional)
How to make it
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Clean the CD well with a dry cloth and mark 12 equal points around the center hole, like the hands of a clock. The even distribution is what keeps the tension of the threads similar all the way around.
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Cut 12 threads of about 20 cm and tie each one to a marked point, passing through the center hole, forming the loom's rays. Tie two firm knots on each, because they will be the base where the fabric rests.
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Join a generous length of weft thread (about 2 meters to start) at the center and begin weaving by alternating: over one ray, under the next, always in the same direction. It is the over-under alternation that "locks" the thread and forms the circular fabric.
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As the weaving progresses, push the loops toward the center with your fingers or a needle. Loose weaves end up with holes; tightening at every round guarantees a dense, firm piece.
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When the circle reaches the desired size, cut the rays two by two and tie a simple knot on each pair, right up against the last round of weft. This finish keeps the fabric from unraveling.
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Hide the thread ends by passing them inside the fabric with the thick needle. If you like, leave some rays longer to become fringes or hanging strings.
Finishing touches
A small piece becomes a pendant, keychain or wall ornament; weaving with close-colored threads in a gradient, the CD almost disappears and looks like a pure loom medallion — and you can glue a piece of felt on the back to finish the underside.
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