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]Ginny Rockwood 05 Oct 1999 19:13:55 GMT I've had my middle
schoolers do coiling, too. Once they've learned the basics, I
encourage creative use of the technique. We use different cores
(ropes, wires, pencils, etc.) and different wrappings (raffia,
yarns, ribbons, ripped rags, etc.) often in the same work. Ideas
include sculptures of many sizes, forms, colors, and textures
(lots of loops and open areas), some have made funky hats and
shoes. Some sew objects to their coilings, weave into them, or
tie or hang things off them. It's a nice creative lesson after
doing a "tight" lesson. It's a dry lesson (I've occasionally
dared to wear white), and we hang them off the lights for
storage between classes. Maybe reply: Laurann65: "Re: coil
weaving"