How To Weave

[@Mercutihoe]

I’m paying thousands of dollars in tuition to go to art school and you just literally taught me an entire unit from one of my classes in like less than 10 minutes for free

[@Shmoxd]

Call me professor shmoxd;)

[@zackmoody656]

Hahaha same, literally was thinking about my course while watching it and thinking of how much more confident I’ll be if I want to work with a loom in my studio and not waste time fucking up!! So cheers😊😊

[@peachymanaangel]

I teach fibers ay the college level and I now have a good reference video for my students.

[@cyanbeam]

That's the beauty of the Information Age 😀. Thanks Google.

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Yeah son, I spent a boatload of money on art school, and then I made a half hour course on skillshare that was like half a semester of bookbinding knowledge. That's like $10,000 of knowledge for $10. I have long wondered, since graduating, if college is even a necessity in this age given that information is readily accessible if you go looking for it. (Though sometimes you need structured learning like in a school setting to even know that things exist so it's not like school is a bad thing, just a different thing.)

[@luciebugler6604]

I love this channel so much, just cause literally every other "diy" or crafting channel is designed to be so simple but I want one where it is actually complicated, and of course because it's super well explained and so aesthetically pleasing...so yeah

[@Shmoxd]

That’s exactly what I’m going for! So thanks s’much:):)

[@dxyeart7318]

I agree with you so much! A couple years ago, most crafting channels made more complex things like bookbinding, knitting, weaving etc. But in recent years, those channels have either stopped uploading or changed to be as simple as the new and popular craft channels that just do things like slime and squishies. I'm so glad there's a channel like you that makes good quality videos and isn't conforming to the norms of youtube craft channels, and is doing things like weaving and enamel pins!

[@HerbalAssailant]

This channel is literally just... bootleg crafts. Which is great since craft supplies are expensive.

[@Shmoxd]

Hahah bootleg crafts for sure🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻:)

[@HobbyRat]

I really appreciate that you re-purposed Daria's piece. I mean, it's a very niche'd taste in art, but like you said; She did put 4 years of her time into making that. Mad respect for your show of compassion on that. On another note, you're so incredibly talented, you make every project look like such a breeze. I can think of at least a million ways on how I'd probably fuck this all up. Stay dope!

[@Shmoxd]

Right!? Four years is a long ass time! Hopefully I’ll be making a video for that price here soon. And thank you so much:):)

[@platystrophia]

Here here!

[@zaboomafooba]

this genuinely made me cry a little! Lol. I love it so much, especially when he signed it neared to Daria’s name. I got really emotional about it it was so cute.

[@chaotickreg7024]

Wtf I'd say that has at least $1000 of value on if. Absolute crime to sell it for $2.

[@sardinologie]

ugh the king is back 😔☝️

[@Shmoxd]

☺️☺️ happy holidays:)

[@frances-leedougherty8934]

Sandrine Skerlj XX Baby shark

[@siennapainter]

Nice video! My art class just finished a weaving unit so here are some of my tips! - You dont need the notched (or in this case nails) loom; you can simply wrap the warp in a figure eight shape around any frame! and then you need to make sure to tighten it a lot (which also creates little divets in the frame from where the warp was tightened). This method is helpful for beginners that might not want to make the investment into a loom; you can just use any empty frame. Do note that you do have the possibility of the sides coming in if you pull on the strings tight while weaving. (also you need to twine the warp strings) -there are many other types of weaving techniques than just over under; my favorite is the Soumak weave; its more time consuming but very pretty! -I would recommend when you start a new piece of yarn, don't start at the edge of the weaving: start in the middle so you wont be able to see the loose threads -this might just be a personal preference but I like to put some tassels at the beginning of my weaving; the same method as in this video but I like to use 3 strings per tassel to create a larger tassel (and you can put them in the middle of the weaving too and cut them down); I recommend to wrap the yarn around a book for large tassels and then cut them off for all even lengths of string and if you want shorter tassels, I like to wrap it around my phone then cut it I hope these tips help people and if you have any questions about these tips, my ig is @_yo_its_lo

[@Shmoxd]

Sienna Painter thanks so much for the tips!:) the notch less loom is genius

[@maddiemeep]

You can also use a piece of cardboard with notches cut into the side where you slide in ur warp and a hole cut in the middle so u can see ur weaving :) (shaped like a picture frame) but I did a less dense weaving than u so not sure how well that would work for stuff like this

[@helend222]

Can you make a video too, please.

[@iwillactivelyengageinpetty334]

Wait so what do you wrap the strings around without the nails?

[@smitsiri]

break those stereotypes that men can’t do crafts!!! you kill it

[@Shmoxd]

☺️☺️

[@riodeloose3255]

Well... he isn’t a man He is THE MAN!

[@natashka1982]

Most famous artists and sculptors in history were men...

[@assrash2312]

@@natashka1982 Ye but nowadays men are considered "femenine" for being interested in art/crafts

[@casualgner9178]

my WEAVE is snatched

[@Shmoxd]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@marleen1]

_||-//_

[@nobu9705]

I hope the weave was snatched after it was completed tho 👍

[@Saamniferu]

I truely laughed probably the first comment ever to make me laugh This was hillarious and I dont even like puns!

[@suaportillo3505]

so glad you posted have been waiting forever love this channel

[@Shmoxd]

Thanks!! I got real busy for the holidays.. hopefully after I’ll get more content out 🤞🏻

[@MerMAiDeA]

I'm Native American and my grandmother taught me how to weave when I was a little girl, this reminded me of those moments. Just to say you did an amazing job and I was inspired. Thanks 👍

[@rkelly1024]

I have no clue what you just did, but it was cool.

[@Shmoxd]

Haha well thanks m:)

[@IrkallaC]

I love that you're planning on using the needlework in a future project. Most people would just toss it out, but you're right, Daria put a lot of time into it and even if it's not to your taste, it's fantastic that you can still appreciate it.

[@marinazaiats]

Respect that you respect another artist's work enough to keep it and repurpose it instead of throwing it away.

[@Shmoxd]

For sure! Dalia and I are going to make a rad collab piece with that embroidery

[@RuRaynor]

This is the first video I've found early enough to think "huh, I could actually get that skillshare deal", so I just signed up. Love the video, love the eye weave. Have you tried a peg loom for knitting? I made a massive one once by drilling holes into a plank then gluing premade joining dowels into the holes. Then I made tshirt strips and joined them into yarn. To knit you wrap the yarn around the peg row by row, each row lifting the bottom loop over the top. In the end the thing I made was so heavy and had a really loose weave; it was less like a cosy blanket and more like a gladiator net!

[@Shmoxd]

Hahahahah “gladiator net” I love that. I’ll have to look into making me one of those...

[@tylerburney8576]

If you’re ever interested in giving it another shot, your pegs were probably too far apart or you were using yarn that’s too thin. It’s awesome as hell that you made a loom yourself though, seems like it took a lot of effort. Looms are pretty cheap though in my experience, you should definitely give it a shot! Knitting is super rewarding, at least to me :)

[@RuRaynor]

@@tylerburney8576 Moved house and the original got destroyed but I'm up for trying again. Using the premade joining dowels was super easy, you just drill a hole and stick them in. I think my pegs were definitely a little too far apart, but this did make it very easy to use with just your fingers rather than having to find a crochet hook every time. Next time I'll put them closer together and perhaps use multiple strands of regular knitting yarn which has more stretch. Could make some nice rugs this way.

[@puropinchepretty]

😂

[@marykohler3655]

Just advise from my experience I’m new to weaving and finally today after not giving up I created such a beautiful 🌸 flower loomed table cover ♥️ I’ll admit it took me several times before I got it This piece turned out so lovely it looks almost crocheted I was brave enough to take on such an advanced project It proves never let fear take over

[@BootlegAdult]

Every time I pick up a new hobby it just so happens that you make a video on it that helps me to understand it better. Thank you!

[@Shmoxd]

Haha you have good tastes in hobbies;)

[@BootlegAdult]

@@Shmoxd Thank you, as do you :p

[@skedaddlebaker]

SAME!

[@cyanbeam]

That could mean he's your coach -- in a way that's out of this world. 👌🏽

[@BootlegAdult]

@@cyanbeam haha i suppose he is!

[@krisheianducusin7573]

You are so underrated, you need more recognition that you deserve💕 sending all the love from the Philippines😍

[@mickeysanchez7267]

Krisheian Ducusin agreed, it’s criminal that he doesn’t get more views than he does 😭

[@Shmoxd]

Bless you guys 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ll-ry5ei]

@@Shmoxd 💕

[@CandiceArceo]

Krisheian Ducusin I’m from the Philippines too!

[@dorkchops]

_This is our christmas gift_

[@Shmoxd]

🎁 🌲

[@damnbro_idc]

Is no one going to acknowledge that cat?

[@Shmoxd]

Hahahah

[@ziadadis]

Where's the cat!?!?!? 😱😱😱

[@damnbro_idc]

@@ziadadis 7:32 It looks like a neighbour ran over her with a lawn mower and I love it

[@perogieluver]

Haha, animal lovers be pressin likes 4 da cute pets 😍🤣❤️🐶

[@viktoriiamor]

I adore how the eye design turned out😻

[@Shmoxd]

Thanks s’much:):)

[@RubeeRoja]

Just found this channel on a Facebook ad with a snippet of your hydro dipping project… it's already become my absolute favorite channel. Thank you for making all of these crafts simple tips (a little less daunting or complicated) and achievable for a lot of people. Often times I want to learn something new, but it seems so complicated, expensive, and time consuming that I just put it on my wish list…Thank you for your creative style. And thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's also really awesome to see a man doing a lot of these different types of art projects. Break the stereotypes.

[@greenflamesfirestarter]

I just wanna say this is one of the most comprehensive lessons I've seen yet on how to frame weave. Thank you so much!! This is so cool

[@beanki5474]

I'm a fashion student and I recently discovered your videos . Dude you are gold ❤ Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us ^^

[@herinyeoun2582]

this is random, but i once got to see a weaved art piece(?) thing & it was very very cool. the artist weaved just one line a day, expressing how she felt that day by using thicker/thiner threads or changing the thread's color. the piece was complete after a month, and it was sorta like a visual journal. hard days made the piece lumpy, gloomy. very cool

[@Shmoxd]

Wow! I love that! Do you remember who the artist was?

[@herinyeoun2582]

no, but i think she was a south korean university student.

[@NickCasey]

Dope work. I recently have been teaching myself to sew and been making costume pieces, nothing better than going from raw materials to a finished project.

[@Shmoxd]

I can’t agree more:)? Super satisfying

[@hazelot8009]

Your videos look so professional. 😁

[@Shmoxd]

Thaaaanks:):)

[@jexxbunz5009]

Eyeeeeee see you took your time creating this master piece!

[@Ghost-ji2qn]

I like how he teaches you how to make things instead of just telling you to buy a bunch if fancy crap

[@wata4674]

I just wanted to say thank you. I have been following you now for a long time and watching you never gets boring and the best part is that it seems to make you fun which adds to the good feeling in your videos. 👍

[@Shmoxd]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 thanks s’much:) i have lots of fun making them!

[@laurenhaughey6849]

one of my favorite things about this channel is how you take us along the process of trial & error with you. it’s incredibly helpful and way more useful than if u just showed the perfect final version. mistakes are the best teacher.

[@MyUnoriginalLife]

I love that the aesthetic of this channel is like soft alternative punk arts and crafts

[@peachymanaangel]

Finally, a great weaving tutorial, that shown correct techniques. With the other loom with a 4 epi, when you double your warp to make it 8epi weave a header on the top and bottom. A header uses you’re warp thread and weave three rows or picks, this will evenly distributed your warp. Another great place to learn is to look for a local weaving guild. They love to help new weavers. Keep weaving and join us in our yarny heaven.

[@anadu187]

dude thank you so much i know exactly what i'm going to make my bf for his birthday... not a weave it takes too much time but seeing you casually make something so cool gives me instant inspiration for a thing i'm thinking of so thanks

[@Shmoxd]

Haha hell yah!! Hand made gifts are the best:):)

[@juliajuliax]

I'm so glad you posted this! I have an awful, ugly ass electric box on my wall and I want to cover it up with something. Framed pictures were a no no because they restrict access to the box, but since a weaved piece can be easily rolled up, it's going to be perfect! Thanks for the tutorial, now I just need to think of a design.

[@Shmoxd]

That’s a perfect idea!! Lets cover that ugly ass electric box 🙌🏻🙌🏻 haha

[@angelicastyles1891]

I dont plan on ever weaving, but I like watching your hands

[@Shmoxd]

☺️☺️

[@graveybabey]

tbh it's real refreshing to see someone doing this who's not only a dude, but focusing more on pattern + design than they focus on texture when weaving. thanks for this, keep it uuuup!

[@lejlaj876]

Lol at the creative “use” of the cat. You are a great teacher and lay out concepts so clearly and your videos are very creative and fun. Great for my short attention span. Thank you . 🙏

[@callisto5706]

im just so surprised by how patient you are! inspiring!

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

I never knew how sorta easy it was to weave, I've always wanted to know but it always seemed so mysterious and high skilled. Thanks.

[@Shmoxd]

I gotchu!:):)

[@essayellohemee]

These videos are truly a blessing because people like me interested in handicrafts have literally no other way to learn them, because the elders or whoever might have these skills are too often inaccessible, and honestly there aren't any elders that I know that could teach me stuff like this. You're doing such a great job with these💖

[@veemes]

Okay, I love the way you narrate. It's just so genuine... and funny. Love it.

[@kas3912]

You seem so patient with this tedious task and i respect that

[@kimconnolly2455]

You are a great example of creativity. Well done. I enjoyed your video. Clear and easy to follow.

[@serasvictoria6132]

What I love about this channel is, he does not post so many videos in a short time, which causes every thing to keep the quality high

[@jessicaogujawa2863]

Is there any craft this man has not mastered? 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@marianagalindo6076]

This channel is so cool. Honestly, I'm too lazy to make this stuff, but only watching you doing it it's wonderful

[@bringerofbacon3240]

Your videos are so satisfying to just lay back and binge

[@airkatmama4]

When I was trying to weave I was using these huge Bobby pins to drag my yarn through its was good for what I was making because I was changing colors often . I think I’m gonna have to start weaving again . Love your eye wall hanging ❤️

[@Shmoxd]

Ooo I like the idea of using big Bobby pins:) and thanks:)

[@gracefeeney981]

As someone who weaves a lot, I can appreciate all of the time and effort that you put in that eye piece! Wow! Look into a rigid heddle loom for making larger (but less detailed) pieces in half the time.

[@estherbauer8216]

Thank you. It’s hard to find free teaching videos for weaving for beginners. Well for anyone actually. There are a few good peeps out there that I’ve found now

[@happinessiswhatyoumakeit2376]

I think you have the commitment and patience I just don’t have😩 such nice work!

[@Lunareon]

Great to hear from you again! It's so wonderful of you to introduce an old, traditional craft like weaving to the younger generations in such a cool way.

[@Shmoxd]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻:)

[@valimon3654]

A little tip for designs in your weave: put your design under the strings and mark dots on the strings with a marker, then put it out and start your weave. That way is easier to control the size of the figures you're working on. Great video!!

[@thetruecookie8115]

Your channel is basically the entire art school. Great stuff

[@insecuree8194]

We did weaving in fifth grade and I enjoyed it and wanted to do it more professional you could say. I like this tutorial so thank you

[@connersuxx]

I’ve been weaving since I was a small child but I never thought of using a ruler, that’s a great idea.

[@Shmoxd]

Thanks! If I were to do it again I would shave down one side of the ruler so it would weave through easier

[@whimsicalbrute9578]

I just wanna say that your respect for the previous artists work is amazing dude. I’m sure Daria would’ve been so happy to see what you could revamp with their art. Props to you for that 💖🖤

[@kyro5319]

And nobody is gonna talk about how amazing that intro are?

[@nahara8808]

Hi, i'm watching you from Saudi Arabia and I love every single thing you make. Thanks you for everything❤️

[@softfishy]

Your videos are some of my favorite. Your editing, humor, and creativity is awesome.

[@lialynde]

It is always so great to see your videos! I love how dedicated and crafty you are :)

[@turkishhash]

You make everything look so easy.Impressed.

[@Shmoxd]

☺️☺️☺️

[@daisyafterhours]

Subscribed just because of the intro... I liked it because he also showed what not to do. Thanks for the great content!

[@princessjiji]

omg i've watched so many weaving videos but this is the only one i've been able to follow. thank you so much!

[@ourtaetaeissohansom1552]

I love how you put so much effort on every single project that you make

[@annamadrid6117]

I love this

[@Rotsuoy]

Thanks. You have given me a new obsession. My only regret is that this wasn't posted sooner so I could make them for Christmas presents. lol

[@Shmoxd]

I knowwww 😣 that’s was my initial plan.. but then the project took me too long

[@saratomorszki3904]

Okay where has this channel been my whole life???😍

[@MssFrisky]

I didn't even know I wanted to do this until I saw how cool you make weaving look!

[@nothere9153]

Daria’s piece is so good!!

[@Sk0lzky]

Protip: when hammering nails into wood flatten the point first (just whack it with a hammer a couple times), it will cut and push fibers through instead of splitting them. Awesome tutorial by the way!

[@dawynsmith]

I wish I had this type of media when I was growing up or had time. Now I am suffering from Arthritis and can't create. You are a true talent young man!

[@elliotcade03]

i learn how to do so much through this channel and it's really cool

[@Neliciae]

I really enjoy that you visually show in detail what instructions look like and explain the whys ☺️🙃

[@Shmoxd]

Thanks s’much:) I feel like I’m a pretty visual learner so I try to do things so

[@makaylabur2326]

loved this. I've only weaved once in school, we cut the very end of cardboard on both sides and used that to weave lol

[@Shmoxd]

Yah! I wanna try that method

[@Crazycat845]

Your cat looks exactly like my Devon rex, same coloring, just skinnier! Devons are a great, loving breed. Loved the small cameo

[@rachelhuynh2521]

Thanks for being so elaborate by including all those examples and making sure we don't make some certain mistakes, such quality videos!

[@katg9865]

Your videos make me really happy, thank you for uploading! You seem like such a lovely and creative lad

[@Shmoxd]

☺️☺️

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Waaaaaah - this is so cool!!! Whaaaaaat even!!

[@minnasuekader]

You crushed it, dude! Eye'm impressed!

[@Shmoxd]

Yesssss the puns!!!:):)

[@Thomas-cx6cb]

I love the eye pattern. Good job! Yes, weaving is a wonderful art. Thousands of years old. Keep it alive!!!!!

[@danijelatomovic4848]

This guy knows how to do/make anything.

[@tomorrowpie5425]

i appreciate you including the trial and error processes in ur video

[@irisyakhairulnizam6429]

i probably will never weave anything but i watch the whole video anyway.. and it’s actually entertaining ! oh and you’re amazing !

[@princessbatman2035]

The intro never gets old and the content is always interesting 👍🏼

[@taranoir1646]

You're actually SO freaking incredible. I can't express how much I genuinely love your content and channel. My new favorite.

[@katrinawall4315]

I think I like your channel so much because you take items that make people go “ahhh I can’t make that at home” and then you... make it at home. This video is a good example, your enamel pin video is as well. Keep up the good shit!

[@ericjackman1143]

I don't know how I haven't found this channel earlier but I'm happy youtube brought me here :D immediately subbed

[@srad.]

your content is always so creative and unique, love it

[@Shmoxd]

☺️☺️☺️

[@rhiannonclarke6894]

Your videos are so high quality and so easy to follow. You made me inspired to get into embroidery and now i have an etsy and instagram for my work. Thank you!!

[@Shmoxd]

That gets me so pumped!!! Keep it up:)

[@rhiannonclarke6894]

@@Shmoxd ❤❤❤

[@ArtyCat]

This is so fabulous, you're honestly one of the few youtube channels I really respect

[@emilybeaver2868]

Honestly love this channel, like I know I’m never gonna make any of these but I like to pretend I will and they’re just like relaxing and interesting to watch :)

[@midnightxusermidnightxuser2668]

🙂That extra long righteous Needle is called a bodkin.Great video ,magic cat !🐾

[@priscillac380]

Love how you saved darias piece😭💕💕

[@dilettacomini570]

this is the best channel on youtube to be really honest

[@Laura.jane.handmade]

You are so clever. You actually make learning enjoyable! So thank you for making enjoyable learning material for me & many others. Also, Merry Christmas!

[@Shmoxd]

☺️☺️ and a merry Christmas to you!:)

[@Laura.jane.handmade]

@@Shmoxd thank you so much!

[@lisasim]

01:27 This "future project" is a must see! Stunning!

[@CoffeebreakX2]

I love that you do crafts like this. thank you

[@alexhunt990]

Man i just found you today, so cool, love your channel mate. I went out and bought needle and threads etc, thanks for inspiring me bro

[@pamelaallen6543]

Lone Fox was right, you have a real creative vibe. Thank you for sharing.