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Ashford INKLETTE LOOM User Manual

Ashford INKLETTE LOOM
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INSTRUCTIONS
Ashford Handicrafts Ltd.
Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street,
PO Box 474, Ashburton, New Zealand
Telephone 64 3 308 9087
Facsimile 64 3 308 8664
Email: sales@ashford.co.nz
Internet: www.ashford.co.nz
Ashford Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing this Ashford product. In the
unlikely event there is any fault in manufacture we will
replace the item. To validate our guarantee please visit
our website or write to us.
Please also join our Ashford Club for the Wheel Magazine,
competitions and more at www.ashfordclub.co.nz
ASHFORD INKLETTE LOOM
A PORTABLE INKLE LOOM
IKL13022012V3
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Ashford INKLETTE LOOM Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAshford
ModelINKLETTE LOOM
CategorySpinning Wheels
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Assembly and Tools

Tools Required for Assembly

Lists necessary tools for loom assembly, including hammer, screwdriver, candlewax, and glue.

Warping and Shedding Instructions

Warping the Loom Setup

Guide on setting warp length, tension flap position, and tying threads for warping.

Long Warp Method

Instructions for creating a long warp by repeating specific rounds on the pegs.

Making the Leashes

Steps to create and attach leashes to warp threads for forming sheds.

Making and Changing Sheds

Explains how to create sheds by lifting or pushing warp threads and how to change between them.

Weaving Process and Finishing

Weaving Steps

Details on passing the shuttle, beating the weft, and moving the warp during weaving.

Keeping Edges Straight

Tips for maintaining straight edges, focusing on warp and weft tension.

Moving the Warp on the Loom

Instructions on how to advance the woven fabric by slackening and repositioning the warp.

Finishing the Woven Piece

Procedures for cutting the warp threads and securing the end of the braid.

Projects and Applications

Starter Project: Inkle Band

Guidance for creating a starter warp-faced band using coloured stripes.

Weaving with Wire: Bracelet

Instructions for weaving a bracelet using craft wire and specific finishing techniques.

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