Aspex at Home

Hi everyone! This post is all about getting started with simple embroidery techniques. You will need: - Card - Hole punch  - A needle (or some tape) - Thread                 

In this post, we are doing threading! You can use lots of different things from around your home to make beads, but today I’m using straws, cardboard and pasta. Hope everyone enjoys it! You will need: - Thread - Scissors - Objects such as pasta, beads, cardboard, paper straws, etc You can get creative with what you can find to use as beads on your garland. If you're using a straw, cut it into small shapes. Tie a bead to the end of the string, and use tape to make a point on the other end. This will make it easier to thread. Punch holes in the card, and then cut round them to make shapes. Curved pasta like I used can be tricky to thread with, penne is a good choice for little ones.   This is one I've made to show you some ideas! Share your artwork with us on Instagram by tagging @aspex_takepart and using the hashtag #AspexatHome.