I must have left the door open because another loom has arrived to keep me company.
This is a medieval style tape loom from Jonathan Seidel
Yes, I already have a loom that makes bands, but it makes sense to have another, so that I could have both quick and more thoughtful projects going at once. That seems to be a good philosophy for the weaving studio as a whole. Hold thT thought…
What a lovely loom!
What size yarn can be used for tape loom weaving. I have a Jonathan Siedel box loom as seen at http://www.jkseidel.com/Fullsize.html
I am a weaver so would love to use some leftover weaving yarn 5/2 or 8/2? Do I use mercerized or unadvertised?
THANK YOU
RUTHIE
There are so many choices of yarn for the tape loom. I would say that anything that fits in the slots and holes of the heddle is fair game. I have used 10/2, 8/2, 5/2 in cotton, some mercerized and some not. I have also used cottolin and linen. I’ve seen bands woven of fine wool.
Enjoy weaving your bands, and do share some pictures of your results!