MIRRIX LOOMS Pocket Loom Chloe Instructions
- May 15, 2024
- Mirrix Looms
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MIRRIX LOOMS Pocket Loom Chloe
THE CHLOE LOOM SET-UP AND WARPING INSTRUCTIONS
MIRRIX LOOMS
THE AUTHOR’S NAME
YOUR LOOM COMES WITH:
- One top and one bottom beam with metal combs
- One threaded rod
- Two wing-nuts
- Two double washers (with ridges) One hex nut
- One regular washer
- One cap nut
- Black cap
- Two wrenches (if purchased with loom)
Please read through all the instructions before assembling your loom.
If you have also purchased a Chloe Stand please refer to those instructions
before assembling your loom.
LOOM ASSEMBLY
Screw a wing-nut onto the threaded rod with the wings facing towards the center of the rod. It should be about 2 1/2 inches from the end of the rod. Place a double washer (washer with ridges) on top of the wing-nut.
Position the top beam (the beam without a Mirrix sticker) of the loom so the tines are on the bottom of the beam facing the center of the threaded rod and slide it onto the threaded rod on top of the washer and wing-nut. Place the other double washer on the threaded rod on top of the beam. Secure the beam to the threaded rod with a wing-nut (wings pointing out).
Screw the hex nut onto the other side of the threaded rod. It should be about 2 1/2 inches from the end of the rod. Place the smooth washer on top of the hex nut. Position the bottom beam (this can be identified by the Mirrix sticker on the top of the beam) so the tines are on the top of the beam facing the center of the threaded rod. Slide it onto the threaded rod on top of the washer and hex nut. Screw on the cap nut and secure the beam by turning the hex nut down to the beam.
Place the plastic black cap on top of the threaded rod at the top of the loom if desired.
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To make sure the bar is as tight as possible, we recommend using two wrenches to tighten the nuts around the bottom beam. Use the first wrench to tighten the acorn nut. Then, while holding the cap nut still with the first wrench, use a second wrench to tighten the hex nut. If you are using the Mirrix wrenches, the smaller side of the wrench is for all the wing-nuts and the hex nuts. The larger side of the wrench is for the cap nut.
WARPING THE CHLOE LOOM
Make sure to warp your loom with the piece centered on the loom. The top of
the loom is the side with the wing-nuts. Set the height of your loom by
turning the wing-nuts on either side of your top beam to move it up or down on
the loom. Tie your warp thread to one of the tines on the loom. We recommend
using slip-knot.
Zig-zag your warp around subsequent tines, alternating tines on the top and
bottom of the loom. When you have warped as wide as you require, tie off
(again, using a slip-knot) onto whatever tine you are on. Tighten the tension
by adjusting the wing-nuts on the loom. Tension can be adjusted as you weave
as well. Make sure the top beam is always secured between the two wing-nuts so
it does not move.
Weaving Tips:
- To adjust the tension to make it tighter, loosen the upper wing-nut and tighten the lower wing-nut.
- To adjust the tension to make it looser, loosen the lower wing-nut and tighten the upper wing-nut.
- If you weave from the very bottom to the very top of the loom, you will have a four-selvedge piece.
Specifications:
- Product Name: Chloe Loom Set
- Brand: Mirrix Looms
- Components:
- One top beam
- One bottom beam with metal combs
- One threaded rod
- Two wing-nuts
- Two double washers (with ridges)
- One hex nut
- One regular washer
- One cap nut
- Black cap
- Two wrenches (if purchased with loom)
FAQ:
Q: How do I adjust tension while weaving?
A: To adjust tension, loosen specific wing-nuts as instructed in the weaving tips section above.
Q: Can I use alternative materials for warping?
A: While we recommend using warp threads, some users have reported success with alternative materials. Experiment cautiously to ensure desired results.