Looms

I have a really nice big loom, the only thing it does that small looms don't is allow me to work on larger pieces.

Buy something that is large enough for your intended projects. Even those cheap bead looms for strapweaving that they sell for kids will work.

The main thing is proper tension, like any weaving, and proper stringing materials. I'm plotting to warp with wire this summer and do some free-standing weaving.

-Su

Thanks Su!

I'm not thinking of taking on anything too big, so a small loom would probably just right for me now. I can always move up later.

Those little beadlooms can be a lot of fun. The trick is to use good beads if you want a uniform feel to the work, or use seed beads if you want some texture and aren't bothered if the work is not exactly tight and perfect. They can both be inspiring to work in.

-Su

Thanks Su,

I learned that doing the shoebox looms with the kids' class. Lol. I'm a delica addict, but any uniform beads would make me happy.