![]() ![]() I usually tell new weavers that they want the warp threads tight enough so that none of the threads “look” loose but not so tight that you could play them like a guitar. If the tension is too tight, and this is usually the case with new weavers, your work may appeared puckered (bead rows not sitting flat) when removed from the loom. ![]() It can also make it difficult to get the first couple of rows on. If the tension is too loose the bead work can get a bit slack and the rows of beads may appear to have small gaps between them. This is why it is beneficial to have a loom with adjustable tension. Getting the correct tension first time takes a lot of practice, so do not be discouraged if you don’t get it right for a while. So let’s talk about adding the warp thread onto your loom. How to start a bead loom project…warping UP I know this may sound daft but it works for me. The weft threads go left and right – Weftie Leftie. (For anyone who isn’t familiar with ‘Star Trek’, probably the most popular catch phrase from the series is ‘Beam me up Scotty’) The warp threads go up and down – Warp me UP Scotty. People often get confused as to which are the warp and weft threads. So now you know from the title that I am also a huge Trekkie, but there is method in my madness. So, you’ve got a much more boring title from me! But, let me hand you over to Caroline to explain why her title is going to be so helpful to you… Warp me UP Scotty, and Weftie Leftie But, in terms of helping people to find useful information as they are searching on google, I’m afraid this title is a little too ‘out there’. Caroline actually wanted to call this blog, ‘Warp me UP Scotty, and Weftie Leftie.’ I confess, I love that idea – and you’ll see why she did it in a second. Before I hand you over to Caroline, I have a confession to make.
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