I began building these looms after talking with Lone Bjoernskov-Bartholdy. She is a teacher and worker at the Viking Fortress in Trelleborg, Zealand, Denmark. Her husband built her loom so she could teach this technique. As she says it is inspired by the Viking technique and her work, but is not authentic. In order to be more authentic, she says, you should use tin wool from spelsau sheep, and the wool should be plant dyed. Finally this technique is influenced from a VERY small piece of ribbon found in Hedeby grave 182-85. I learned this all from Lone and reverse engineered the loom to work a little better and be more commercially attractive. You can find her at https://www.facebook.com/sysselkisten/?fref=ts. To use this loom, I created this video https://www.facebook.com/gypsey.teague/videos/10209972801292890/. Thank you Lone for your lead.
Loom Prices: Viking Flat Braid - $100 (this includes the loom, the winder, and a matching set of 15 bobbins. Extra bobbins are $20 for a set of 15 bobbins. (When possible bobbins will match the loom unless you ask for something different). Shipping is $15 anywhere in the Continental US
Inkle Loom - $100 Double sided loom with oak pegs and tension bar. Side pieces are available in a number of woods. See below. I use oak for the pegs and tension bar because it's the strongest and with a double sided loom you can really crank up the tension. Shipping same as Viking Flat Braid $15
Either looms are available in Cherry, Oak, Black Walnut, Maple, and Purpleheart (when available at the lumber yard). Ask for any other woods you may want. I work with over 60 species.
You may pay through paypal at gypseys@gmail.com or email me and I can invoice you. Thank you. Gypsey
Loom Prices: Viking Flat Braid - $100 (this includes the loom, the winder, and a matching set of 15 bobbins. Extra bobbins are $20 for a set of 15 bobbins. (When possible bobbins will match the loom unless you ask for something different). Shipping is $15 anywhere in the Continental US
Inkle Loom - $100 Double sided loom with oak pegs and tension bar. Side pieces are available in a number of woods. See below. I use oak for the pegs and tension bar because it's the strongest and with a double sided loom you can really crank up the tension. Shipping same as Viking Flat Braid $15
Either looms are available in Cherry, Oak, Black Walnut, Maple, and Purpleheart (when available at the lumber yard). Ask for any other woods you may want. I work with over 60 species.
You may pay through paypal at gypseys@gmail.com or email me and I can invoice you. Thank you. Gypsey
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