MIRRIX BEADING LOOM FULL

To begin looming, you will need to 'slip your hand' in between these warps to handle your beading.

What you find, after warping the way we are instructed, is a 'double wrap' of warp thread, appx. The thread is continued in this same three step pattern, until the entire loom is warped the proper number of warps you'll be using to loom. This same thread is to be wrapped up around the top bar, in between a groove of a spring, brought down the front, wrapped around the bottom bar, (no spring attached) and double looped around the original warp bar (where the knot was first tied).

The one warp bar, that arrives with the loom, is movable and is the point where your first warp thread is tied. Once you include the accessories, desired to make this a great bead loom, your cost can be overwhelming for a loom this size. The base price of the loom is so much more then other wonderfully crafted looms on the market. Speaking of accessories, this is what really shot the total cost up.the accessories. The frame is adjustable, if you purchase additional accessories. Since they have the warps, of course it can also accommodate beads! Again, not knowing much about textile looming, I can only guess at this conclusion.įrom the description, it seems to be welded and fabricated sturdily out of metal. I feel these looms were originally created for 'textile looming'. What I found is that these looms arrive with nothing more then the frame, stand, one spring on top, a warp bar and a shuttle. I decided on the 16 inch wide version, reading everything I could, about this loom, before I made my choice. Yesterday, I purchased my first Mirrix Loom. Remember, 'keeping the tension' is the best way to describe what makes a loom 'good'. Of course, as with any tools or supplies, we all have our preferences. I will include my take on each type of loom, in my book. If you need help deciding which loom is best for your needs, click here to get a personalized loom recommendation.Ĭlick here to learn about what you need to get started weaving.I have been interested in many looms, and own so many different types and sizes. If you plan on using the shedding device with this loom, you will want to buy or make heddles.Īvailable accessories: Bottom Spring Kits, Shasta Combs, The No Warp-Ends Kit, The Extra Warping Bar Kit, Loom Extenders, Add-On Bottom Beam, Extra Shedding Device (with loom extenders)Ĭlick here to learn more about which loom accessories you might want to purchase now or in the future. When warping you can choose to put the shedding device on the loom or not to. Note: If you purchase this loom with a shedding device that doesn’t mean the shedding device has to be used for every project. Click here to learn more about the Mirrix shedding device to determine if a loom with one would be a good fit for your weaving needs. Positioning: Upright with one fold-out leg on a table or horizontal on a lap or table This, and other warp coils, can be purchased separately), two wooden clips, warping bar, warp coil/spring bar, written instructions. For 11/0 Delica beads, you will want the 18 dent coil. One 14 dent coil (Note: this coil is perfect for weaving with 11/0 seed beads. Loom Materials: The top and bottom beams are made of anodized aluminum the sidebars are made of steel and copper the wooden clips are made of mapleįour coils: 8, 12, 14, 18 dents, shedding device and handle, two wooden clips, warping bar, flat wrench, Allen wrench, warp coil/spring bar, and written instructions. This makes the Lani a great loom to throw in a bag and take with you anywhere where you just have to be doing something with your hands. This loom can stand on a table with her one long leg forming a tripod and will also fit comfortably on a lap. The 8” Lani Loom is a wonderful bead or tapestry loom for anyone who prefers smaller projects and serious portability.

MIRRIX BEADING LOOM FULL

You can weave the 'without the shedding device' weaving length with the shedding device if you use it and then remove at the very end and finish off the piece without it.Ĭlick here to see this loom's full specs compared to Mirrix's other looms *Notes: The weaving lengths listed factor in warp waste. Weight: 3.6 lbs with the shedding device, 3.0 lbs without the shedding device Weaving Length with Shedding Device: 22' with continuous warping

Weaving Length without Shedding Device: 26' with continuous warping

Mirrix beading loom