weaving jig

[patfatdaddy]

Surfrunner
I think I have figured out how to post pictures of my weaving jig. I will try to attach them to this post.

[JettyJumper]

how you keepp with all them threads?

[patfatdaddy]

Each of the weights that keep tension on the threads is numbered and the slots they go in are numbered. It gets easier with practice. I have tried the tape method and it drove me crazy (short drive). I tried to use styrofoam cylinders and couldn't make that work. I am to poor (or cheap) to buy a weaving jig so I built this one. It works really well and the only cost involved was the rubber core weights. I have spent about $35 on weights because I did a color change weave that was 4 layers deep so I had to buy more weights.
Good luck;
Patfatdaddy

[SurfRunner]

That is a very nice jig! I bet it does make things easier for you - especially for multi-color weaving. I thought about building one like that and trying it, but I never did it. I did try using a bobbin once, however, I am not very good at using one. Maybe I need more practice.

I have only done one multi-colored weave. It was a speckled trout. It turned out fair. My only problem is not being able to sit down and do it because of family and work taking my time. If I could do it more, I think my skills will be fine tuned.

Again, Very nice jig and a great idea! I bet your weaves look great too! Thanks!

[patfatdaddy]

the only thing bad about using a bobbin is overlapping the other threads on the back side. I have to watch that real carefully.

[SurfRunner]

the only thing bad about using a bobbin is overlapping the other threads on the back side. I have to watch that real carefully.
That is exactly what happened. Everything looked nice on top but after I rolled the blank over, I had threads overlapping.