Learning About Looms
Learning about looms has several subsections. Please select a topic area from the menu on the left.
There is a wealth of information in these sections. If you already have a loom, click on the first button, Basic Loom Information for help with your loom. Take your time and please call us if you have questions about weaving or about looms.
Below is a diagram of common components of a floor loom.
- BASIC Loom Information
Intro to Countermarch and Counterbalance Looms About Counterbalance and Countermarch Looms Below are 4 pdf’s on Counterbalance and Countermarch Looms...
- Selecting a Floor Loom
The discussions here will help you to know what loom features to look for in a new or used...
- Types of Looms
In this section we discuss counterbalance looms, countermarch looms and jack looms. If you already have a counterbalance or...
- Table and Other Looms
Small Looms The Rigid Heddle Loom Rigid heddles looms are a fun and easy way to begin weaving. They are...
- Rug Weaving Looms
Here is information about weaving rugs and what makes a good loom for weaving rugs. The links in the...
- Swedish Looms
Why do weavers like Swedish looms? The 19th century industrial revolution in America brought manufactured fabrics to the consumer and...
- Comfort and Looms
Benches Benches are a critical part of being comfortable while weaving. When purchasing a loom, be sure that there is...
- Loom Tie-Ups
For basic information about warping and tying up both counterbalance and countermarch looms, read the files in the introduction...
- Selecting Shuttles & Accessories
A weaver recently asked how to prevent the bobbins from catching in her double bobbin shuttle. This problem is...
- Glimakra Drawlooms
If you want to have a lot of fun making designs and patterns, try weaving on a drawloom. A...