Ursula's Alcove
Looms: Rigid Heddle
Constanza's Hybrid Loom
by Woodstuffs of NC
Item #CC-H
$120.00
No more loose parts to lose! The old peg system has been replace with a lovely
hand-tooled rachet system. It operates the same as any other loom, you can create
a string apron or tie directly onto the warp beam. Heavy paper is recommended for warping.
Card or tablet weaving, rigid heddle, and inkle bands using the rigid heddle are
the types of weaving that can be down on this versatile strap loom. This loom is
made of maple. Its dimensions are approximately 24.5" long by 9.5" wide and 9.5" high.
Small Box Loom
by Woodstuffs of NC
Item #HL-small
$150.00
Card or tablet weaving, rigid heddle, and inkle bands are
the types of weaving that can be down on this versatile box loom.
Made of hardwood, this lovely loom has a hand-tooled rachet system.
It operates the same as any other loom, you can create
a string apron or tie directly onto the warp beam. Heavy
paper is recommended for warping. The frame dimensions are
approximately 15.5" long by 7 3/4" wide by 7" high. Smaller cards
than those shown are recommended for tablet weaving projects.
Split Level Box Loom
by Woodstuffs of NC
Item #HL-split
$200.00
Card or tablet weaving, rigid heddle, and inkle bands are
the types of weaving that can be down on this versatile box loom.
Made of hardwood, this lovely loom has a hand-tooled rachet system.
It operates the same as any other loom, you can create
a string apron or tie directly onto the warp beam. Heavy
paper is recommended for warping. It has a higher back
frame so that your weaving is on an angle and less bending
is required. The frame dimensions are approximately 28.5" long
by 13" wide by 13" high in the back and 8" high in the front.
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.
#RH-4
$47.00
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.
#RH-10
$62.00
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.
#SG-20 for the 20 inch weaving width $136.00
#SG-24 for the 24 inch weaving width $157.00
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
$118.00
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Prices and availability subject to change without notification.
See what other people are doing with rigid heddle on Flickr.
