Laser Cut Mini Frame Loom Weaving
Intro: Laser Cut Mini Frame Loom Weaving
Welcome to The Interlace Project!
Our mission is to make weaving more accessible by designing open-source weaving looms
Weaving is a method of creating cloth from two sets of yarns or threads interlaced at right angles. The lengthwise threads are called the warp and the sideways threads are called the weft . Cloth is usually woven on a loom , a device that holds the warp threads taut and in parallel to each other while weft threads are woven through them.
The Mini Frame Loom, has been designed to teach the basics of weaving and it's small size makes it ideal for little hands.
Follow our video tutorial or our step-by-step photo instructions to learn how to use the Mini Frame Loom to create your own weaving!
What is Weaving?Weaving is a method of creating cloth from two sets of yarns or threads interlaced at right angles. The lengthwise threads are called the warp and the sideways threads are called the weft . Cloth is usually woven on a loom , a device that holds the warp threads taut and in parallel to each other while weft threads are woven through them.
Materials for the Loom
- 3mm MDF 15x20cm (6x8")
Materials for Weaving
- Wool
- Scissors
- Large eye wool needle
Video Tutorial
The Mini Frame Loom can be cut from a single piece of 15x20cm (6x8") 3mm MDF.
11 Comments
tamara.olliver 6 years ago
I've modified the design a little and made a heddle for it, do you want me to post the files and some photos?
KHHenry 2 years ago
TheInterlaceProject 6 years ago
Hi Tamara
That sounds brilliant! I'd be really keen to see what you've done.
colleenjordan 4 years ago
blawrensen 5 years ago
Thanks for the great idea and for sharing the files!
I am using this today for our school STEAM Club, co-curricular (after school) activity.
Because I needed to make 24 of these, I moved parts together and deleted the extra cut lines where lines were on top of each other. The first file (with six on a 12" x 24" piece of 2.5mm plywood) took 54 minutes to cut out. By eliminating the extra cutting, the cut time was reduced to 49 minutes, saving 20 minutes total. I have found the bit of extra time to move items together and then delete one of the overlapping lines is far worth the effort, especially when cutting multiple items.
Cut out on a Epilog Helix Laser 50 watt. Settings for 2.5mm plywood: 100 P, 10 S, 400 F.
TheInterlaceProject 5 years ago
These look great! I hope your students enjoyed weaving - and thanks for sharing the laser files
cutelittledevil 5 years ago
I like that you used all the 'wasted' space very effective. Using the sticks to pre-weave will also make it easier to explain different wefts.
mrsmerwin 6 years ago
I like the portable size of this design. You could literally take it with you anywhere.
TheInterlaceProject 6 years ago
Thanks!
Glumgad 6 years ago
Great mix old and modern technologies!
How many time do you need to weave a pice loke that?
TheInterlaceProject 6 years ago
Hi Glumgad
It doesn't take long to weave - about an hour or so.