Begin wrapping as in Figure 1 being careful the thong is tightly wrapped but not overlapped as to make ridges.
Start by smearing a light coat of tacky glue at the start of your thong wrapping and around the hoop. We are writing for right-handers so left-handers may want to reverse directions when weaving. These instructions show the alternative of making the Dream Catcher with a metal hoop and wrapping it with a buckskin thong.
Many make the hoop out of bent willow which in the northern regions needs to be collected and bent in the spring.
