INKLE BAND ON BACKSTRAP LOOM PDF

Linen and hemp can also work well and will be likely to last longer. Use something smooth and strong, never anything fuzzy or stretchy. The brand which I have used most and like the best is Schacht. In this post, I have shown some of my own looms and discussed what I like about them. The latter doesn’t always hold under tension, and in some cases does not allow enough adjustment when using the full warp length on the loom. The peg which slides back and forth in a slot tends to be more durable than the paddle type.

Tension adjusters come mostly in two types. A full-sized one is generally easier to use and you can create a wider range of things on it. Unless space is a consideration or you plan to travel with your loom a lot, don't be tempted to buy a mini inkle loom. Two-sided looms are great only if the second side is removable for ease of warping. Not all inkle looms on the market are well-built. There is a glossary at the end of this page to clarify any terms you might not be familiar with.īuy one from a known manufacturer or, if buying from a small maker, be sure that it is tried and true and recommended by someone you trust. My answers may differ from those of other inkle weavers. The information herein comes from my own decades of experience in weaving. And, although rigid heddles and tablets can be used with an inkle loom, those also are not discussed here. Other types of band looms with cloth beams are not discussed here. The answers here address the traditional type of inkle loom which has pegs to hold the warp and uses string heddles.

Special thanks to Janean Easley for her contributions. Thanks to members of the Inkle Weaving Group on Facebook for helping me to put together this list of common questions. It can be purchased here in my Etsy shop:

INKLE BAND ON BACKSTRAP LOOM PDF

I've formatted a copy of this as an 8-page PDF which is easy to download and save or to print and add your own notes.

Inkle band on backstrap loom