Dick Claassen

SQUARE 1, DECODING the Zoom Loom Dick Claassen

SQUARE 1 is a workbook that will take you step by step through the artful craft of weaving on the pin-loom. Those things you can make on the pin-loom are surprisingly easy to create. But we go far beyond just learning the craft. We show you ways in how you might enrich the lives of others with your craft. We concentrate on helping children find their little fingers, we help the physically disabled find a new way to express themselves, and we use the craft to reach the elderly in brand new ways. The workbook begins with a thorough set of instructions on how to weave on the 4 x 4 ZoomLoom(TM), as well as on the Blue Butterfly Originals 2 x 2 pin-loom. If you've tried weaving with one of these looms, got discouraged and threw it into your junk drawer out of sheer frustration, it's not too late to rescue that thing! Help is on the way! If you are looking for ways to make some simple but cute projects, consider taking up this fascinating loom. If you are looking for ways to have fun with those you love, to bring them into your craft at a level they can handle, this book will help you do that, one enjoyable step at a time. Crystal clear weaving instructions, where you will never again be puzzled about how to work your way through that next pin corner, trouble shooting, learning the principles of design, tackling amazing projects like comfort dolls, pocket weavies, holiday ornaments, bunnies in a bag, mats, wall hangings, 3-D weavies, four ways to join weavies, plus 43 more project suggestions on how you can go even deeper into the world of weavies, plus creating even more weavie delights from a BONUS PAK of 31 additional designs and grid patterns to embellish your projects-they are all here in this one workbook. We give you tools that will help you weave, to create, and to work with others. We even show you how to meditate with your new craft. And best of all is that all this information is in an easy to access paper book where all you need to get started is a solid reference that sits on your workspace table whenever you need it. Weaving on the pin-loom will give you peace....