Further to my previous article about weaving pickup on a band loom, there is a quicker method that you can use. Previously, I had woven the pickup by individually picking up each pattern thread by hand. This method works but it is slow and is prone to errors, as it takes a lot of concentration… Continue reading How to Weave Pickup on a Band Loom
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How to Warp a Band Loom
To warp my new Glimakra band loom, I use a method that is similar to the way that I warp my large floor looms, front-to-back.
Weave Pickup Patterns on Band Loom
I recently purchased a Glimakra 2 shaft band loom so that I can weave narrow bands more easily. I have been experimenting with how to also weave pickup patterns on this loom. Although there are only 2 shafts on this loom, resulting in a tabby type of weave structure, you can also add another warp… Continue reading Weave Pickup Patterns on Band Loom
Glimakra Band Loom
The latest loom to enter my loom collection is a 2 shaft band loom made by Glimakra. I like to weave narrow bands using a small, hand held rigid hedddle, but I am hopeful that a band loom will make the band weaving process more efficient. The Glimakra band loom arrived (Ikea style) in a… Continue reading Glimakra Band Loom