Research..

This week I focused on researching for my genius hour project.
As previously mentioned, I started with a Pinterest Board, and it has been growing over the past week. I decided to combine a few ideas in the creation of my loom. I was inspired by this blog, and I have decided to try and find a picture frame to use as the frame for my loom. I hope that I can find one from a thrift store, in order to keep cost, and wastefulness down to a minimum.
After researching what kind of loom to make, I then began to research what other tools are necessary for weaving on a loom, and what they are used for.
While I will skip the fine details, I have found this site to be very helpful in explaining the tools of weaving.
I have chosen to use; a batten (which is rather necessary), tensioning threads (also very necessary), and a fork (I will be using a comb). I have decided not to go into using the other tools because it is my first project, and I don't want it to be too complicated.
As I have been researching all of this, I have discovered (or perhaps rediscovered) one of my fatal flaws; wanting to skip the directions, and jump right in. Many times this week, I had to remind myself to continue to focus on my research not only to keep on track with my schedule, but also to be able to come out having done as much research as I could, making for a better end product. I think this concept will become a key element within my teaching later on. Not only for myself but for my students as well. It is far more efficient to fully understand and evaluate instructions before beginning a task. A simple concept, yet one I think we often forget!
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my research this week, and during my designated genius hour time, and I am so excited to get started on building my loom!