Spinning Tin Thread Part 2
The tin is dragged through a die to make a fine thread.… Read more...
Spinning Tin Thread 2
How to Sew a Sami Reindeer Bracelet Part 2
How to stitch the back of a Sami Reindeer Leather Bracelet.
This article is a continuation from How to Make a Sami Reindeer Leather Bracelet
Step 1 – How to Weave the Pewter braid ‘Pulla’ 4 Strand Pattern
Step 2 – How to Sew the Pewter Braid to Reindeer Leather
Please Note:
I supply these patterns and instructions for making Sami style crafts free of charge.… Read more...
Sigga Heddle Band Weaving
Sami band weaving has traditionally been woven using a small reed made of wood or bone. The heddle has long slots alternating with small holes for the warp.… Read more...
Fish Tanning
I have been working with reindeer leather for the past year or so, hand stitching and making small bags, purses and pouches.… Read more...
Vadmal
Vadmal Cloth
Vadmal (Wadmal) is a woven wool cloth that has been felted. Felting the fabric after weaving, thickens the cloth and makes it wind and water resistant as well as warm.… Read more...
How to Weave Pickup on a Band Loom
Further to my previous article about weaving pickup on a band loom, there is a quicker method that you can use.… Read more...
