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How to make a box gimp

(Not-SO-simple) way to make a box gimp. This is basically weaving but building upward.

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First, gather your supplies.

First, gather your supplies.

Next, cut to strings the same length. They can be how ever long you would like.

Next, cut to strings the same length. They can be how ever long you would like.

Line them up, and cut off the ends to even them out. (You will no longer need the scissors after this step.)

Line them up, and cut off the ends to even them out. (You will no longer need the scissors after this step.)

Cross the strings down the middle. Fold them if you are unsure if they cross in the middle. (Dose not need to be exact.)

Cross the strings down the middle. Fold them if you are unsure if they cross in the middle. (Dose not need to be exact.)

Pick them up.

Pick them up.

This is where it gets a little tricky. Watch closely/look closely. Replay videos until you understand. (Please excuse the background noise a.k.a the music. I concentrate better with it playing sorry!)

I understand this may be challenging. I didn't get it when I first learned. I tried to make this as simple as possible.

You are now repeating steps 7 & 8.

You are now repeating steps 7 & 8.

It should look like this.

It should look like this.

Tie a tight double knot when finished to keep it from unraveling.

Ta-da!

Ta-da!

  • 2 rolls of flat string (any color)
  • Scissors