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Shadow weave is on the loom at the moment and just cut down. It was nice getting into a rhythm with the two shuttles and teaching your hands to do place them quickly. Slowly at first, then working up a speed of sorts.
This is a weave I’ve done before and really like it. It has an African kente cloth feel because it is sectioned with large cells of different designs. I’ve used 20/2 handdyed silk at 24 epi and the drape is lovely even though it is technically a plain weave.
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When I’m weaving at the loom for periods of time I’m finding that I need better light….getting to that age I guess. I purchased a Daylight lamp from Scissorman (Ott-Lite 13W task light) not thinking that it would be of any use at all on the loom because it was a table lamp but my husband attached it with the slots underneath made perfectly for a loom lighting situation. Here you can see the slots. |
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See here how Dave attached a screw to the castle of my Toika loom – Cosmos. |
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I can just place the secured screw into the slot at the bottom of the table lamp. Initially I wasn’t confident about it’s ability to stay up there but it worked. |
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Here is the light attached to the loom and shut or off. |
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When I open the light up it is on and gives great daylight showing true to life colours and helps with the details in weaving for those of us who need it! No excuse to get weaving now.
In another post I mentioned the weaver Laverne in reference to Bolivian/Sth American back strap weaving. She now has a group in Weavolution and you must check out her blog. The pick up designs are amazing and very inspiring. You don’t need a fancy loom to create breathtaking beauty you just need to grow the skills in yourself. |
Lighting up the shadows
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2 responses to “Lighting up the shadows”
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What a super idea with the light! The weaving looks beautiful and you’re right, it does have a kente cloth look esp. in those colors.
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Hi What a great light. I wonder if I could get one in the UK.
Love your shadow weaver, too, I’ve been playing with colour and weave recently which is similar.Alison
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