Woven straps

[jrbaker90]

I just build a inkle loom and wanting once I get the hang of it make some straps just wanting to get advice from other that has made some thanks

 

[kullas]

Check out utube for warping the loom. You will need to make a beater stick and a shuttle. The beater I used a thin peace of oak and rounded the ends and varnished. The shuttle I use is a peace of cardboard.

For your first project work a small project. It won't take you to long to get the hand of it.

 

[Tallswife]

And you might want to stay away from using wool yarn for your first few projects. It can stick together terribly and frustrate you to no end. Cotton or something synthetic would be a good starting place.

 

[bubba.50]

if you can get hold of Kelsey Ramm(user name OhioRamm) on this forum or Kris Polizzi on The Horner's Bench, both are Primo strap makers & in my experience willin' to help others learn.

 

[Artificer]

And you might want to stay away from using wool yarn for your first few projects. It can stick together terribly and frustrate you to no end. Cotton or something synthetic would be a good starting place.

Hi Dear Lady,

Linen thread/cord and hemp were both common materials to finger weave from what I have read, because they raised flax and hemp. Not sure how they would dye/stain or weave, though.

I tried to find the article and could not, but I remember a GREAT line from The Two Nerdy History Girls writing about early Box/Tape Looms in Connecticut. In one of their blogs, they showed a very fancy, yet home made example.

They noted that in the 18th century a Box/Tape Loom made by a prospective Beau and given to his intended, was seen as a rather important courtship gift. This because it demonstrated his woodworking skills and showed the prospective Bride that he could take good care of her. But I still chuckle over their last comment and though I am paraphrasing, it went something like this:

"And we wonder about Romance from New England men when there is a long tradition of their idea of an important engagement gift was a household appliance."

:rotf:

Gus

 

[Tallswife]

And you might want to stay away from using wool yarn for your first few projects. It can stick together terribly and frustrate you to no end. Cotton or something synthetic would be a good starting place.

Hi Dear Lady,

Linen thread/cord and hemp were both common materials to finger weave from what I have read, because they raised flax and hemp. Not sure how they would dye/stain or weave, though.

I tried to find the article and could not, but I remember a GREAT line from The Two Nerdy History Girls writing about early Box/Tape Looms in Connecticut. In one of their blogs, they showed a very fancy, yet home made example.

They noted that in the 18th century a Box/Tape Loom made by a prospective Beau and given to his intended, was seen as a rather important courtship gift. This because it demonstrated his woodworking skills and showed the prospective Bride that he could take good care of her. But I still chuckle over their last comment and though I am paraphrasing, it went something like this:

"And we wonder about Romance from New England men when there is a long tradition of their idea of an important engagement gift was a household appliance."

:rotf:

Gus

:rotf: :rotf:

 

[jrbaker90]

I have alot of yarn that is not wool. My mother and grandmother crochet and knits. I got a shuttle and will make a beater tonight

 

[KLWeaver]

if you can get hold of Kelsey Ramm(user name OhioRamm) on this forum or Kris Polizzi on The Horner's Bench, both are Primo strap makers & in my experience willin' to help others learn.

Thank you Bubba! I'd be glad to give any help I can, feel free to message me.

 

[KLWeaver]

Beater isn't necessary and in fact just makes an extra step you don't need. If your shuttle is a good quality, you'll never need a beater.