heddle loom beadwork

nabeader · 03-19-2002, 10:18 PM

Dear Folks.....A while back we had a discussion of heddle loom beadwork and who makes heddles. There was a guy in Wisconsin first name Jim. Does anyone have a contact for him??? I have lost his phone number and need to order some heddles.
David

Czechy · 03-20-2002, 11:59 AM

Parson's Trading Post in Wisconsin Dells, WI carried various sizes of heddles the last time I was there. Give them a ring at 608-254-8533.

Also, there was a large article in Whispering Wind magazine several years ago that had diagrams for making the heddles yourself if you were so inclined. If you want that, I can look for the diagram.

Blackbear · 03-20-2002, 08:57 PM

Ok so this is obviously not my area of expertise... would someone please tell me what a heddle is?

powwowbum49 · 03-21-2002, 12:30 AM

Blackbear

A heddle is a piece of specially cut wood that made for doing loom beadwork with. It allows loom beadwork to done like a rug is woven. When doing this beadwork there are 2 warp strings between each bead and the heddle is what allows those strings to crisscross back and forth around the string the beads are actually on. It produces loom work quickly with very straight sides to the work. Just takes forever to string the loom up...LOL.

Paul G · 03-21-2002, 10:25 AM

OldMan on the board also sells them.

03-19-2002, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
nabeader Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: dayton ohio Posts: 35	heddle loom beadwork Dear Folks.....A while back we had a discussion of heddle loom beadwork and who makes heddles. There was a guy in Wisconsin first name Jim. Does anyone have a contact for him??? I have lost his phone number and need to order some heddles. David

03-21-2002, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
powwowbum49 Arena Director Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: midwest, USA Posts: 792	Blackbear A heddle is a piece of specially cut wood that made for doing loom beadwork with. It allows loom beadwork to done like a rug is woven. When doing this beadwork there are 2 warp strings between each bead and the heddle is what allows those strings to crisscross back and forth around the string the beads are actually on. It produces loom work quickly with very straight sides to the work. Just takes forever to string the loom up...LOL. __________________ PB49 "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso My comments are based on what I have been taught and my experiences over the years I have been around the circle. They should in no way be taken as gospel truths and are merely my opinions or attempts at passing on what I have learned while still learning more.

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03-20-2002, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Czechy wrapped in ribbonwork! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Here....for now Posts: 769	Parson's Trading Post in Wisconsin Dells, WI carried various sizes of heddles the last time I was there. Give them a ring at 608-254-8533. Also, there was a large article in Whispering Wind magazine several years ago that had diagrams for making the heddles yourself if you were so inclined. If you want that, I can look for the diagram.

03-20-2002, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blackbear Gone Fishing Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,577	Ok so this is obviously not my area of expertise... would someone please tell me what a heddle is?

03-21-2002, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul G Webmaster Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 13,435 Blog Entries: 1	OldMan on the board also sells them.

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