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Pros, Cons & Practical Things to Consider
It’s a question I hear all the time:“Should I buy a larger rigid heddle loom… which size is best for me?”
Bigger looms are very tempting. The idea of weaving wider fabric, growing into your skills, and not having to upgrade again later can be appealing – but a larger loom isn’t automatically the right choice ...
To Finish or not to Finish?
When you purchase a brand new weaving loom, you may anticipate that it will arrive “finished” or treated with some sort of lacquer. This is not always the case and it’s worth checking before purchase, just so you are fully informed.
Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of finished and unfinished looms.
Finished Loom Pros: ...Are you really caring for your loom?
Think about it. As weavers we often make a substantial investment in our weaving loom and tools. But there is more to just assembling a loom and then using it indefinitely.
It’s easy to forget, because our looms are such steady workhorses. For the most part hey just do their job… until suddenly something squeaks, sticks...
If you’ve ever held a piece of handwoven fabric and noticed the way it falls or flows, you’ve already experienced drape. Drape is simply how a fabric hangs or holds its own weight, and it’s one of the most important qualities to understand, especially if you’re weaving garments or anything meant to move with the body.
The beautiful thing is that dr...
I received a question from a reader recently about weaving yarn numbers, weights and thicknesses.
“You speak about 8/2 and 8/4. I do understand they relate to thickness. But, what do the numbers really mean and stand for? Also, how do they relate to the numbers. You said that 8/4 is twice the thickness of 8/4. But let’s say I am wanting to purchase some yarn onl...
