Tag: Organic fiber

Fiber

Beating the Weft

Pulling the batten (also called beater) towards the weaver to put one or more weft threads into place.
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Bubbling the Weft

Easing the tension in a weft shot by throwing the shuttle at a curve to prevent tightening and uneven…
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Throwing the Shuttle

Passing the holder for the weft threads from one side of the loom to the other through the opening…
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Changing the Bobbin on a Loom

Replacing the spool of thread that is housed in the shuttle (which is the holder for the weft fibers).
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Changing the Shed

Lowering one set of warp threads while raising the other.
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Inlay Weaving

Adding weft threads to create a woven design using contrasting color or texture.