How to Weave a Paper Vine Acorn - Part 2: Acorn Cap | Acorn Weaving Tutorial

Complete your charming paper vine acorn by weaving the distinctive cap in Part 2 of this tutorial series! Learn to create the curved cap shape and craft the decorative stem that brings this delightful piece to life.

Start Here: This is Part 2 of our acorn tutorial. If you haven't watched Part 1 yet, start there to weave the bottom section:    • How to Weave a Paper Vine Acorn - Part 1: ...  

What You'll Create: Learn to weave the acorn cap with its characteristic inward curve, then craft and attach a wrapped stem to complete this beautiful decorative piece. The finished acorn makes a charming addition to autumn displays, holiday décor, or year-round natural accents in your home.

Skills You'll Learn:
✨ Creating a six-stake snowflake foundation
✨ Weaving curved shapes by gradually tilting stakes inward
✨ Adding reinforcement stakes during the project
✨ Controlling circumference with weaver tension
✨ Professional border finishing that creates the perfect cap fit
✨ Wrapping technique for creating the acorn stem
✨ Attaching decorative elements securely

What You'll Need:
23 dark brown paper vine rods (for the cap only)
Complete acorn: approximately 55 rods total (both parts)
Cutters/scissors
Knitting needle
Polymer glue
Clothespins
Sewing pin

Essential Preparation Videos:
How to properly moisten paper rods:    • How to Properly Moisten Paper Rods | Essen...  
How to splice weavers:    • How to splice weavers  

Perfect Kit for This Complete Project: Get everything you need with our Beginner's Weaving Kit with Tools - includes 100 paper vine rods plus all essential tools to complete both parts of this acorn: https://weevyn.com/products/beginners...

Mastering the Curve: The key to a beautiful acorn cap is gradually tilting the stakes inward as you weave. I show you how to use the bottom section as a guide, ensuring your cap fits perfectly while maintaining the classic acorn shape.

The Finishing Touch: Learn the wrapping technique for creating the acorn stem and discover how to securely attach it through the cap for a professional finish. These skills will serve you well in many decorative weaving projects.

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Tutorial Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Preparation for weaving. Tools and materials
01:00 Start weaving. Start row 1
04:02 Start row 2
05:26 Start row 3
06:35 Separate stakes. Start row 4
08:44 Start row 5
09:21 Insert additional stakes
10:55 Start row 6
12:35 Start row 7
14:48 Start row 8
17:16 Start row 9
18:27 Start row 10
19:56 Start row 11
22:38 Cut the right stakes
23:17 The final border
29:31 Acorn stem
35:16 Finished acorn

I guide you through the subtle techniques that create the acorn's signature shape, from controlling stake angles to achieving the perfect cap fit. Once complete, dry your acorn thoroughly and apply a thin coat of acrylic varnish for lasting beauty.

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