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All about the Looms of Barb Sinclair and Sinclair Fibre Arts |
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A loom is the framework across which threads are stretched for the weaving of cloth. Since the warp functions as the
backbone of the weaving structure, choosing a warp requires knowledge of the nature of fibres.
Warp yarns work best if they have certain characteristics. The warps should be fairly smooth and should not
have too many slubs (bumps). The warps should be plied yarns with adequate tensile strength, strong enough to
withstand a certain amount of weight. Types of warp yarns used in historic times varied depending upon what plants
or animals were native to a particular region. Cotton, wool, linen, and silk were favourite warp yarns of our
ancestors and are still some of the most popular choices of contemporary weavers. Today's fibre artists use proven principles.
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Main looms include:
- 12-harness 60" LeClerc floor model.
- Five table looms.
- 36" 4-harness LeClerc floor model.
- 16-harness AVL pegging system floor loom.
- 48" 16-harness AVL dobby loom (pegging plan system).
- 60" 12-harness LeClerc, 14-treadle, jack style.
- 16" 4-harness Mountain Loom.5" 4- harness Shroeder Loom.16" 2-harness Craft Loom.
- Three 18" lap looms for tabby or plain weaving, tapestry, etc..
There are several looms which come and go as students arrive and equipment needs change.
- Extra large warping Reel.
- Two electric bobbin winders.
- Several skein winders and other equipment to get skeins into a useable size.
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