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
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If you're weaving tartan, it's typically woven as a straight twill. No need for more than 4 shafts.
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I have heard that using 8 shafts helps in separating the thread. Each thread will have two heedles. Anyway, since I have the capability, I will be using 8 shafts. Not sure if I will have anything to compare it to. I am currently working on a small sample run with only four shafts.
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Wallace Catanach, Kiltmaker
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