In this video, I assemble the 3D printed rigid heddle loom with modifications to make it easier to use for tablet weaving--that is, I omitted the rigid heddle and the brackets for it, and we had to make a last-minute modification to use wooden pieces when we had a print failure. :( Additional modifications were to make the loom 10" shorter and about 8" narrower to be able to fit it into my suitcase because...you know...priorities.
The print instructions were found on Thingiverse here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:490467
The assembly video I followed was from here: • 3D Printed Rigid Heddl... which also has a blog post for written instructions here: hackaweek.com/hacks/3d-printed....
Additional materials (measurements are approximate...I can't find where I wrote them down)
7/8″ dowels:
4 pieces 8″
2 pieces 2 1/8″
2 pieces 2 1/2″
2 pieces 20″
7/16″ dowels:
2 pieces 8"
50 #6 x 1/2″ counter sink wood screws
You will need a screwdriver, a drill with a tiny bit, and at least 2 or 3 hours for assembly.
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Tablet Weaving Pattern Generator:
* jamesba.github.io/tabletweave/
Yarns:
* Maysville Carpet Warp, which can be found at several different weaving supply places (I often use WEBS at www.yarn.com). It comes in more than 70 colors on an 800 yard spool for about $9, so it can be used in a number of projects and the price is very reasonable.
* 20/2 or 60/2 silk from Eowyn de Weaver on Etsy. Each cone is $30 and comes in 18 different colors. There are also small 100 yard spools that run $5 each and comes in more than 2 dozen colors.
* Pearl cotton, size 8, which can be found is most craft stores in a bunch of colors.
Sewing:
* I use 100% linen from Linen-Store.com in the IL019 weight for my tunics. The quality of their linen is very good, their prices are very reasonable and shipping is fast! Use "ILOVELINEN" in the discount code for an additional 7% off!
Cards:
* 2 1/2" wide (63 mm) made on a 3D printer, a pattern designed by my husband. Free downloadable patterns of other tablets are available on Thingiverse (this one is not my pattern--we are still working the kinks out of the design but these cards are Oseberg reproductions: www.thingiverse.com/thing:180...)
* 3 1/4" cards from Schacht Spindle Company, which run $8 for 25 cards. I love these because they are colored on the edges and they are thin but very durable. Similar cards are made by Lacis but without the colored edges.
Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
Opening title music from Jon Sayles. Other songs by Asher Fulero: Wandering Soul, Sweetly my Heart, Nocturne, Pirouette, Unknown Longing, Web Weaver's Dance, Beseeched--all from KZfaq Audio Library. Acoustic Happy Folk from Filmora.