Loom Specs:Weaving Width: 9"Weaving Length without Shedding Device: 26" with continuous warping Weaving Length with Shedding Device: 22" with continuous warpingLoom Width: 12Weight: 4.2 lbs with the shedding device, 3.6 lbs without the shedding device *Notes: The weaving lengths listed factor in warp waste. You can weave the "without the shedding device" weaving length with the shedding device if you use it and then remove at the very end and finish off the piece without it. Click here to see this loom's full specs compared to Mirrix's other looms Loom Description:The 12” Little Guy Loom is the perfect loom for anyone looking to make small fiber or bead tapestries or jewelry on a loom that travels well, stores easily and can be used on your lap or can stand upright on a table with its two fold-out legs. Loom Materials: The top and bottom beams are made of anodized aluminum; the sidebars are made of steel and copper; the wooden clips are made of maple Included:With the Shedding Device Package:Four coils: 8, 12, 14, 18 dents, shedding device and handle, two wooden clips, warping bar, flat wrench, Allen wrench, warp coil/spring bar and written instructions Without the Shedding Device Package:One 14 dent warp coil (Note: this coil is perfect for weaving with 11/0 seed beads. For 11/0 Delica beads, you will want the 18 dent coil. This, and other warp coils, can be purchased separately), two wooden clips for warping, warping bar, coil bar and written instructions Additional Information:What can you weave on this loom? Beads, Fiber, Beads and Fiber Positioning: Upright with two fold-out legs on a table or on The Mirrix Harvey Stand. Shedding Device: Optional. Click here to learn more about the Mirrix shedding device to determine if a loom with one would be a good fit for your weaving needs. Note: If you purchase this loom with a shedding device that doesn’t mean the shedding device has to be used for every project. When warping you can choose to put the shedding device on the loom or not to. If you plan on using the shedding device with this loom, you will want to buy or make heddles. Available accessories: Bottom Spring Kits, Shasta Combs, The No Warp-Ends Kit, The Extra Warping Bar Kit, Loom Extenders, The Electric Spencer Treadle, The Mirrix Harvey Stand, Add-On Bottom Beam, Extra Shedding Device (with loom extenders) Click here to learn more about which loom accessories you might want to purchase now or in the future. If you need help deciding which loom is best for your needs, click here to get a personalized loom recommendation. Click here to learn about what you need to get started weaving.
Ever since I began experimenting with waves in my weavings, I can’t seem to get enough of them. I love the fluidity and beauty that curves can create. So today, I’m popping in to share 5 wavy weaving techniques that you can add to your own weaving projects. Fun and quirky, waves are a great way to jazz up your weaving repertoire. (If you are brand new to weaving, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with several links to tutorials that will help you along the way). Some of the techniques I’m sharing today are new on the blog. And I’ll show you exactly how I did them. Others, I’ve shared elsewhere. In these cases, I’ll refer directly to the post where I’ve provided a step-by-step tutorial. Either way, you’ll be learning how to create each and every technique. Let’s get started! MATERIALS loom (see how to DIY your own here) white cotton yarn (for your vertical/warp thread) yarn varieties of your choice (for your horizontal weave) bent weaving needle long weaving needle (like this 5-inch one) scissors For some variety, I added the items below, but they are totally optional: natural wooden beads copper nuts lace ribbon 5 WAVY […]
The peyote stitch, also known as the gourd stitch, is an off-loom bead weaving technique. Peyote stitch may be worked with either an even or an odd number of beads per row. Both even and odd count …
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Three years ago, I made a sample headband and wove in META to show a simple way to make personalized headbands. My oldest granddaughter saw it at one of my presentations a few weeks ago and asked, "Where is my headband with my name on it?" So I finished ADELAIDE's and ISOBEL's this week! Finally! These were made with a 7 Pattern Thread set up... Print out the sheet below and make some bands.
Learn how to finish a weaving wall hanging and tapestry. Learn weaving finishing techniques to secure the warp ends of your weaving.
Mariana Murabito is a textile artist who started her creative journey as a graphic designer that has turned pixels into amazing weavings.
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It's easy to weave a bracelet - this one was made with yarn from the Jewel Tones Mini Yarn Skein. What you'll need: Loom - featured here is the Annie Loom sold in my shop. weaving needle - I used a #13 tapestry needle. Rayon chenille yarn - one jewel tones mini-skein for a seven-inch bracelet. Warp yarn -
How to weave a bracelet for beginners In this blog you can learn step by step how to weave a bracelet on one of our looms. We share a list of supplies needed for weaving, and specific tips and tricks for making a friendship bracelet. Weaving a bracelet is a fun afternoon activity and great
Recently I was asked about how to weave a Monk's Cloth on a lap loom. My first thought was, what even is a monk's cloth?! I have never heard of this before and of course I had to look into it. It turns out a Monk's Cloth is a basket woven cloth that was used
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The dark blue abstraction bead loom pattern will be a great idea to make some festive bracelets for you or as a gift. Bead loom weaving pattern made with 11/0 Miyuki Delica beads. • Dimensions: 1.54 x 6.88 inches • Size: 29 columns x 100 rows • Colors: 7 The pattern includes: • pattern design • bead legend (color, name, number, and quantity) • large bead graph • word chart Materials and instructions are not included. The same pattern in peyote stitch: https://galafitz.etsy.com/listing/1022529770 The item is a PATTERN in PDF format. The files will be available for immediate download after receiving the payment. The pattern has similar colors but they are not identical to the color of the beads given in the pdf file. The displayed colors may vary on different monitors due to individual graphic settings. You don’t have to be influenced by the beads given in the instruction and can match the others. ✉️ Join our mailing list to get notified about sales and other events - http://bit.ly/GalaFitz
Julianna Avelar shares 5 tips on bead looming that she has learned in her many years of designing jewelry on a bead loom.
My notched loom has pretty wide gaps and that causes wide gaps between my warp threads. It isn't a problem as I've made some very lovely wall hangings on it. But I was thinking that I would like to try double warping it for this next weave I'm working on. The more warp threads you
Soft Plaid Recently, I started learning how to use the rigid heddle loom through Craftsy’s class Rigid Heddle Weaving by Angela Tong. If you are looking for a beginner class, or are needing a…
FREE Printable graph paper is useful for creating bead project patterns. Paper for cylinder beads, herringbone stitch, loom, seed bead, right angle weave.
If you think you need special equipment to learn how to weave, you're wrong! Use things you have at home to make your first loom, just like I did back in the summer of 2015. I taught myself how to weave on a DIY cardboard loom and I got hooked! I want to share some of my favourite techniques and tricks with you.
Free Printable Bead Loom Graph Paper - Grid paper is basically the type of paper most commonly used for drawing and sketching purposes. It's widely used for
Following on from my Kumihimo post, bead looming is something else I failed to give you any proper information on in my previous posts ! I'...
Do you remember my post on simple shading? Well, since it was so easy, colorful, and fun I decided it would make a good beginner's pattern! This pattern is perfect for those who are newer to weaving and want to make something interesting. The best part is it only requires the simple over/under weave technique.
First thing you need to learn when you want to start your adventure with weaving is how to warp a loom. Warp are all vertical threads you stretch between top and bottom beam of the loom. You will use them to weave weft - horizontal threads - between them. It’s important that your warp is stretched properly and has a go
A round-up of the best weaving tutorials for beginners - if you've always wanted to get into weaving, here are some super easy-to-follow tutorials from some professional weavers! Such a fun hobby to start up and use up that yarn stash!
