Ursula's Alcove

Looms: Rigid Heddle

Constanza's Loom
by Woodstuffs of NC

Item #CC-002
$100.00

Constanza has agreed to have Woodstuffs build her design. Woodstuffs uses a higher grade of wood in assorted hardwoods such as oak and maple, instead of pine and cedar like the old design. Instead of a strange cutout which only fits one side, the new model uses a tied on dowel rod for the same effect, without the worry which end it came from or its orientation. This model is best used for card/tablet weaving and rigid heddle projects. Inkle done on this loom must be done the old-fashioned way with the rigid heddle. The heddle shown is 10" long and is sold separately as is the shuttle.

Widths vary by loom from 6" to 10" . Call Ursula (877) 215-6643 for availability on widths and type of wood. The length of the band produced is still up to you. Thickness of yarn and the paper used in winding affect the amount you can put on. Lengths of 8 yards using #10 crochet cotton are not unusual.

4" Rigid Heddle Loom

This is a great loom for a lot of different uses. It is a good beginning weaving loom, great for card weaving, and even bead weavers use it for looming short pieces, mixing novelty fibers and beads. For costumers, this loom is perfect for making leg wrappings (Viking period) and garters. It comes with an 8 dpi (dents per inch) heddle, shuttle, instructions, and project as shown. Made in Minnesota, USA.

Other heddles sizes are sold separately. See Weaving Accessories.
#RH-4
$45.00

10" Rigid Heddle Loom

This is a great loom for teaching proper weaving techniques. More experienced weavers will find it very portable and useful for making a variety of clothing and objects. Patterns such as the Tibetan Panel Coat can be made with strips of handwoven cloth. Scarves and purses are also popluar items.

Loom includes a 4" 8 dpi (dents per inch) heddle, a 10" 10 dpi heddle, shuttle, instructions, and a small project, different than the one shown. Made in Minnesota, USA. Other heddles sizes are sold separately. See Weaving Accessories.
#RH-10
$60.00

Large Rigid Heddle Looms

The rigid heddle is a great loom, allowing the user to learn proper weaving techniques and create wonderful fabrics. In addition to fabrics, some folks also use this loom for tapestry work. Two sizes are available, the 20" and 24" models. They can be used on a table top and moved aside for easy storage, or can be used with the optional frame shown below. It comes with a reed (or heddle) of 10 dents per inch. Project is not included. Made in Minnesota, USA.

Other heddles sizes are sold separately. See Weaving Accessories.
#SG-20 for the 20 inch weaving width $129.00
#SG-24 for the 24 inch weaving width $149.00

Floor Stand

Floor stand fits both the 20 and the 24 inch loom. Made in Minnesota, USA. Looms are sold separately, see above. Project is not included.
#SG-FS
$111.00

Prices and availability subject to change without notification.

See what other people are doing with rigid heddle on Flickr.