Beaming - 10 Steps on How to Warp a Loom - All Fiber Arts
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Beaming - 10 Steps on How to Warp a Loom - All Fiber Arts |
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10 Steps to Warping a Loom - Winding the Warp
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Winding Warp onto Backbeam |
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Once the warp threads have been securely tied to the back apron rod, you are ready to begin to
wind the remaining warp on to the back beam. This part of the task is a bit easier when you
have another person to help hold the warp tension while you wind on to the back, however, it
isn't always easy or convenient to find another weaver that is available to assist. However,
it is possible to beam by yourself, though the process is a bit slower.
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The method that I use follows: Starting at the front of the loom, I even the tension on the warp threads by tugging at them in about 1 - 2 inch intervals, until all the threads are straight. Then I go to the back of the loom, and turn the back beam about 1/2 a revolution. I go back to the front and again adjust the tension. I go to the back and again wind another 1/2 a revolution.
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Once the warp has gone around once, I place a lease stick (or dowel, paper, or old venetian
blind slats) in between the warp beam and the threads. The lease sticks keep the tension even,
smoothing out any lumps, bumps and knots in the warp. The sticks also prevent the warp threads
from tangling into each other as they wind around the beam.
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Again, I repeat the procedure of going to the front of the loom, and straightening out the
threads and tightening the tension all along the warp. After 1 1/4 revolutions, I place
another lease stick into the back beam.
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| Part 10: Tie Warp to Loom |
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10 Steps to Warping
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| Part 1: The Project Part 2: The Sett Part 3: The Reed Part 4: Calculate Yarn Part 5: Warping Board Part 6: Warp Chains Part 7: Sley Reed Part 8: Thread Heddles Part 9: Wind Warp Part 10: Tie Warp to Loom |
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