. A graded course in cord, raffia, lacer work and sewing for elementary schools. Spokes in Haffia in position. Left strand crost over right. (The pin has been omitted in these diagrams.) BOOKMARK Exercise. Twined weaving. Materials. 1 piece of flat reed* (^ width), 6 long (handle).2 piece of flat reed (% width), 3}^ long (spokes).2 or more pieces of raffia*, of 2 tapestry needle No. pin. Preparation of Materials. Flat Reed—6 long (handle) and 3y^ long (spokes). Same as for Babys Rattle, 2A, except that the lengths are to be6 and 3>^ respectively. Soak the reeds to s
. A graded course in cord, raffia, lacer work and sewing for elementary schools. Spokes in Haffia in position. Left strand crost over right. (The pin has been omitted in these diagrams.) BOOKMARK Exercise. Twined weaving. Materials. 1 piece of flat reed* (^ width), 6 long (handle).2 piece of flat reed (% width), 3}^ long (spokes).2 or more pieces of raffia*, of 2 tapestry needle No. pin. Preparation of Materials. Flat Reed—6 long (handle) and 3y^ long (spokes). Same as for Babys Rattle, 2A, except that the lengths are to be6 and 3>^ respectively. Soak the reeds to straighten them and cutoff any loose fibrous —2 pieces. Soften each piece of raffia by stroking it in the hand from thebroad end downward. Spht off a piece from each about yi wide andcontinue to stroke until all harshness has been removed. This is neces-sary for smooth raffia work. Directions. Hold together the broad ends of the 2 pieces of raffia and tie asingle knot near the top. Take one of the shorter pieces of reed and run a pin thru the centerof it. Take the second short piec
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