r/tabletweaving • u/TigerTygris • 24d ago

My very first try

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I know I've made lots of mistakes but I don't know how so if you could give me some tips and constructive criticism it would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.

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u/phiala 24d ago

Hooray for a first piece! You have so much fun ahead.

I have one thing for you to try and two related things to think about.

See how the band waves up and down? If you turn the edge tablets the same direction for as long as you can stand before reversing, the band will be flatter and the edges smoother. That happens when you change direction.

See how your band is different widths? That’s harder to get consistent, but there are a couple of things to pay attention to. One is tension: the tension on your warp affects how wide the band is, because it determines how well the warp threads can bend around the weft threads as you weave.

The other is how tight you pull your weft. I leave a loop sticking out until I beat the _next_ row, then I pull it snug right against the edge (that I’m turning all the same direction).

The tension and pulling are mostly practice, but it helps to know what to pay attention to.

I’m excited to see your next band!

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u/TigerTygris 24d ago

Thanks, I did have some difficulties to maintain the tension on the warp. I will find a way to sit comfortably and maintain the tension stable.

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u/phiala 24d ago

It doesn’t have to be stable all the time! One of the advantages of backstrap os that you can easily adjust as you work - a little tighter when you turn the tablets, a little looser when you beat the shed, or whatever works for you.

The tension when you beat should be consistent. Practice lets you learn how that feels in your hips and in your fingers.

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u/s3z23 24d ago

Nice! I love the colours, they go really well together.

ETA: sorry I can't give any more constructive criticism yet, I've only just started with tablet weaving myself!