Introduction: Popsicle Sticks Slot & Eye Reed for Weaving (high Dpi)
I see people getting contaminated with "make your own weaving loom" illness.
One important detail of the loom is reed... (two better than one!)
how to make it?
from "craft sticks" ! (also known as Popsicle sticks)
One important detail of the loom is reed... (two better than one!)
how to make it?
from "craft sticks" ! (also known as Popsicle sticks)
Step 1: Everyone Tryed That
here is the first and ugly idea..
drill holes,
glue
and here it is kind of "working prototype"
But there is Another Way
drill holes,
glue
and here it is kind of "working prototype"
But there is Another Way
Step 2: Create Slot
there is another way to do it!
cut one stick into pieces to create "uniform spacers"
and glue them together to create slot
cut one stick into pieces to create "uniform spacers"
and glue them together to create slot
Step 3: Create Eye
use glue gun to create Eye
(need some practice )
(need some practice )
Step 4: Stack Eyes Together
stack Eyes together
using the same "Uniform Spacers"
using the same "Uniform Spacers"
Step 5: Omg Look What We Have
We made it!
6 DPI reed!
6 DPI reed!
Step 6: Ways to Improve It
We can use Credit cards to improve it..
Or just cards...
or milk carton..
I see it is possible to get 12 DPI easy!
Or just cards...
or milk carton..
I see it is possible to get 12 DPI easy!