Warp Weighted Loom

[Eric_Methven]

I fancy making a warp weighted loom. Do any of you lovely weavers out there know of a good reference to such a fine device. Instructions for warping it up would be handy too.

I've decided I really must start making my own cloth and by the time I make up the loom it'll be time for winter projects. Weaving is a good winter project.

Also, because I won't have the time to spin wool from fleece myself, will ordinary knitting wool be suitable for weaving? I'll be able to buy white and dye it myself using natural dyes. Or am I missing something important?

Eric

 

[gorilla]

http://housebarra.com/EP/ep02/20wwl.html

is this any use eric?

 

[sallyinwales]

I'll try to find some pictures of the one we made for work, its a shorter 'child size' one but the principle is identical. Very nice looms to use

 

[Toddy]

As someone who has the biggest warp weighted loom in Scotland (two entire yew trees ) trust me, keep it simple.
The best bet is to think that it has to come apart into a bundle of sticks; not like the wonderful construction of the Galgael that takes five men to lift it.

After that, it's a brilliant piece of kit and makes beautiful cloth.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Earthpeace]

Yes you can weave just about any yarn.
The thicker it is the thicker the cloth.
Although try to get natural yarn made from wool or cotton.
You can also used strips of cloth..





http://www.ecoferme.com

 

[BorderReiver]

As someone who has the biggest warp weighted loom in Scotland (two entire yew trees ) trust me, keep it simple.The best bet is to think that it has to come apart into a bundle of sticks; not like the wonderful construction of the Galgael that takes five men to lift it.

After that, it's a brilliant piece of kit and makes beautiful cloth.

cheers,
Toddy

Pictures Toddy?

 

[Eric_Methven]

Thanks guys, I've just managed to find a copy of 'The Warp Weighted Loom' by Marta Hoffman on evilbay. Got it on Buy it Now for $16 (about £8) Now I just have to wait for it to arrive from the colonies.

Amazon had two for sale priced from £64 :yikes:

Eric

 

[Robby]

I was once asked, while taking part in the Largs viking festival (as a Viking re-enactor:swordfigh ) a question that stumped me for an answer. Mostly because I didn't undertand the question. The question (asked in complete seriousness).....Did the vikings always hang their doughnut to dry. After a few moments looking around confused, I realised that the person was refering to the clay loom weights. I am proud to say I managed to keep my composure long enough to answer to the best of my knowledge, and for the questioner to get out of earshot, before collapsing in laughter

 

[Eric_Methven]

I was once asked, while taking part in the Largs viking festival (as a Viking re-enactor:swordfigh ) a question that stumped me for an answer. Mostly because I didn't undertand the question. The question (asked in complete seriousness).....Did the vikings always hang their doughnut to dry. After a few moments looking around confused, I realised that the person was refering to the clay loom weights. I am proud to say I managed to keep my composure long enough to answer to the best of my knowledge, and for the questioner to get out of earshot, before collapsing in laughter

Now there's an idea. I was going to go down to the seaside and get some flattish stones and drill holes in them for the weights. Never thought about making them from clay. They would just be air dried though as I have no way of firing them, but they would do until I found time to do proper stone weights.

Eric