Make your own peg loom - video
A little dexterity and concentration and you can create your own traditional weaving machine.
Introduction
Our rustic peg looms are based on traditional Estonian peg looms – we worked with Corlie Hopwood (John Muir Trust) to create these portable, Forest School-ready peg looms for use in the UK with groups.
This video made by the Muddy Faces family shows you how to make your own. (2 mins 17)
Key Features
- Age Range All Ages
- Duration Less than an hour
- Location Anywhere
- Season Any
- Time Of Day Anytime
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Categories:
Art & Creating
weaving & wool
Tool use & Traditional Crafts
weaving
knives
Useful items from our shop
Environmental Considerations
Consider the environmental impact of preparing, carrying out & completing this activity. Could this impact be reduced? Specific considerations for this activity could include:
What is the environmental impact of preparing, carrying out & completing this activity? Can it be reduced? For this activity you could consider:
- source of wood
- ‘leave no trace’ if working outdoors
Health & Safety Considerations
Follow your usual operating procedures and carry out appropriate risk benefit assessments.
Some considerations particular to this activity include:
Follow your usual operating procedures & carry out appropriate risk benefit assessments for this activity. Particular considerations could include:
- use of scissors/knife
- use of drill
What you'll need
- an odd number of wooden pegs
- log/plank
- drill and large drill bit
- knife
- pencil
- tape measure
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Take it further:
Check out our how to use a peg loom video and weaving on a rustic peg loom activity for how to start creating beautiful hand woven pieces.
Disclaimer: Muddy Faces cannot take any responsibility for accidents or damage that occurs as a result of following this activity.You are responsible for making sure the activity is conducted safely.