Trying new things was on the top of my list for 2018, so I signed up for a 3-day painted warp workshop given by Sarah Saulson at my LYS, Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins. It had been nearly 20 years (!) since I’d taken a formal class, and I found the experience rejuvenating. Preparation We were to […]
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Draft Mix and Match: You can take parts of drafts to create your own custom patterns Most of my weaving the past 20 years has been focused on the rigid heddle loom, specifically our Flip and Cricket Loom. This workshop provided an opportunity to weave on a shaft loom (I used our Wolf Pup 8.10). […]
Read MoreImportant Information When Receiving Your Loom
Prior to your loom delivery, we will send you an email with the tracking information for your shipment. The shipping company will contact you when the loom arrives at their hub to set up a delivery window. Please let your dealer know as early as possible if you have any special delivery requirements or situations […]
Read MoreStash Buster Pillow Pair
I love making pillows, so this pillow challenge was just the motivation I needed to weave up some pillows for my new studio. As far as I’m concerned, texture is a must for a decorative pillow. It was with this start of an idea that I began designing. My first stop was to check out […]
Read MoreAdjusting the Beater on Wolf and Floor Looms
If you have found that your beater does not come up square to the front beam, the first and most important thing to check is the level of the floor, as an un-level loom will cause the beater to go slightly out of square. Check the level of the loom by placing a level on […]
Read MoreAdjusting Heddle Bar Hooks on a Loom
The end of the heddle bar hook should be approximately 3″ from the outside of the harness frame. If your heddles slide freely on the heddle bars you will not need to make any adjustment to the hooks. If you do need to adjust the heddle bar hook, follow the instructions below. Remove the harnesses […]
Read MoreStandard Floor and Wolf Loom Brake
– Brake Won’t Hold Inspect the brake hub (you don’t need to remove it to do this). If the hub is grooved, the cable will not hold properly. Most often grooves will appear at either edge where the hub butts up against the hub flanges. If you find grooves, the brake hub needs to be […]
Read MoreCleaning Rusty Reeds
Rusty reeds can be cleaned by rubbing out the rust with fine steel wool or by using a commercial rust remover, such as Naval Jelly. When using these products be sure to follow the directions on the label very carefully. If you use the rust remover, work it between the dents of the reed with […]
Read MoreSticky or Floating Harnesses
Easy Fixes – Check to make sure that the loom is level. To check level, place a level across the front beam and then the back beam. If the loom is not level, you can place a wood shim or rubber level (found at hardware stores) under one of the legs. You can also try […]
Read MoreWheels falling out of Wolf Stroller
If the insert in the wood that holds the wheel has somehow been damaged, the stroller wheel might fall out. You can try using epoxy to glue the stem part of the caster into the insert or you can replace the entire wood/caster assembly. If you have an older model stroller where the wood parts […]
Read MoreWolf Fold Knob Fix
PDF Manual On older Wolf looms, if you completely unscrew the fold knob, the metal t-nut that the knob screws into can slip down inside the castle far enough that you cannot put in the fold knob. (Click here to see Baby Wolf parts.) The pictures at right are of a newer loom. With the […]
Read MoreHow to Remove Heddles from a Loom
Equipment required: Strong cotton cord (approx 30” for each shaft) and a Tapestry needle with eye large enough for the cord. If the loom is not threaded, it is easiest to move heddles if you remove the harness from the loom first. 1. Work with one shaft at a time. Make one bundle of heddles […]
Read MoreWeaving Rugs
We regularly receive questions regarding weaving rugs on Baby and Mighty Wolf looms. It can be done, but if rug weaving is the majority of your weaving, you may be happier in the long run with a heavier loom. The Standard Floor Loom and the Cranbrook Loom are both good choices for rug weaving. The […]
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Read MoreHow Old Is My Wolf Pup Loom
Wolf Pup, Wolf Pup LT, and Wold Pup 8:10: The serial number can be found on the top side of the cross piece underneath the harnesses, to the left. The serial number is the date of assembly (mmddyy) plus the abbreviation of the loom. Ex: 122214-WPLT-1 = 1st Wolf Pup LT assembled on 12/22/2014.
Read MoreHow to Replace a Wolf Brake Hub
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