Pipe Loom

I did a bit of research on the web and then I built an Archie Brennan style pipe loom. Very straightforward process. The lengthiest procedure was removing the labels from the pipes.

The next thing will be to put on a warp and some leashes.

There is a lot of useful information on the web.

Loom Examples	Type	MaterialWidth		Height
Small Galvanised Loom	Table	1/4" iron	6"	24"
AB. Basic Copper Loom	Table	3/4" copper	14"	32"
AB. Black Pipe	Floor	1" iron	4'6"	7'
AB. Freestanding Copper	Floor	3/4" copper	20"	var
Sarah - Iron Looms	Table	1/8" iron	7.5"	18"
	Floor	1" iron	18"	var

Abstract Tree

Soumak Tapestry - Abstract Tree

This tapestry is based on a watercolour by Carolina Martinez. I wove it using a variety of soumak knots, varying them to try to get some texture and movement. It was very satisfying to weave and was looking quite reasonable on the loom. When I cut it off various distortions appeared and I had to block like crazy to get it back towards the rectangular. I have been pondering as to the reason for this and I have the following possible causes.

-Knots tied at different tensions

-No plain weave between the rows of soumak

-Uneven distribution of line soumak (used for the tree) and dot soumak (used for the background).

The photographs below some of the stages in the weaving. I wove it intermittently over a period of 10 months.

 

Technical

7 1/4 x 10 8/10 "

10 epi

Warp:- 98 ends of 12/9 seine twine

Weft:- 3 strands Bendigo 2 ply wool