Building a loom

Add more warp to your frame loom by double warping. Increase the warp ends and structure of your weaving by double warping.

A simple frame loom is a FANTASTIC piece of equipment to have in your studio. They are versatile, portable, and easy to store.

This morning Bob and I left New Mexico and drove almost four hours to the little town of Van Horn, Texas. Van Horn is a town that has little to offer except a place to get off the road when you’re on the way to someplace else. We leave tomorrow morning for Fort Stockton, Texas. I wanted to share about my new loom that Bob made for me. On Ravelry, the inkle weaving group has been discussing Keel Looms, which are built using the plans found in the book “Small Looms in Action,” by Elizabeth…

What type of loom should you start weaving with? It all depends on what you want to weave! Learn about the best weaving looms for beginners.

MAKING a RIGID HEDDLE LOOM: Working with a loom always was one of my dreams as a teenager. I used to think that I should learn as much as possible about the old way of doing things so that I might be able to pass it on to other generations in case there was a cataclysm. Beside…

I got a good start writing down the PVC Tapestry Loom information

Scrapwood Loom - English

Quick Update - I now have plans for you to make your own adjustable loom that is much better than the picture frame! I highly recommend you check it out :)

Model steam engines are every boys dream toy. Big boys like them also and those who are craftsmen can build model steam engines in the workshop. There are a few engines which can be built without the use of a metal turning lathe. However the better more advanced engines require that you have lathe capabilities. You can start by building a very simple model just for the experience. You will get a real thrill when you see it running. Then graduate to a more advanced model which will have more…