In response to the thread noted above. I've got the Sierra Vista tartan warped. I've been waiting for cool weather to get here. I need to be in my cave to get on with weaving. Until then I need to be outdoors while the weather is great.
Last edited by O'Neille; 19th November 07 at 08:13 PM.
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What kind of loom? 4-shaft? 8-shaft?counterbalance? Lots to learn. One good resource is to see if your local community college has a weaving class.. That way you can learn proper set up and technique..I can't weave wool as I'm allergic and would end up with blisters. I have spun before but not wool. if you are spinning your own It's hard to get a good even thread for tartan. It will have a definite home made look.
What kind of loom? 4-shaft? 8-shaft?counterbalance? Lots to learn. One good resource is to see if your local community college has a weaving class.. That way you can learn proper set up and technique..I can't weave wool as I'm allergic and would end up with blisters. I have spun before but not wool. if you are spinning your own It's hard to get a good even thread for tartan. It will have a definite home made look.
It is a Glimakra Countermarch loom, 10 treadles, 8 shafts.
These are the Jacks:
Loom:
Last edited by ChattanCat; 20th November 07 at 06:03 PM.
Wallace Catanach, Kiltmaker
A day without killting is like a day without sunshine.
If you ever get bored with it you can pass it my way... Good loom I have not warped one but I have a great book called "Warping all by Yourself" by Cay Garrett from 1977 that is excellent for learning. I was able to warp a loom with no help the first time. I doubt it's in print but you might find one on line somewhere. I'm planing to build my own loom similar to the glimakra, but with my own design. Got to put all my drafting skills to work somewhere.
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