Little Looms · Article
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| From | Little Looms |
| Author | Little Looms Editors |
| Published | December 8, 2023 |
Have you ever wondered what a variable-dent reed was and how to use one on the rigid-heddle loom?
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Every once in a while, as you’re perusing projects in Easy Weaving with Little Looms, you might notice one that requires a variable-dent reed. While these pieces of weaving equipment are becoming more popular with rigid-heddle weavers, we realize not everyone owns one, much less knows what they are, so here’s a brief primer on variable-dent reeds, what they are, how they vary by manufacturer, and three projects that use them.
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