Hack Your Studio: Measuring Tools
I have found that different measuring tools help in different ways to improve my weaving speed and process.
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I have found that different measuring tools help in different ways to improve my weaving speed and process.
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The temple will keep the warp threads parallel to each other so that the reed doesn’t rub on them.
I have read in various places that you recommend using a temple (stretcher) as a means of getting good selvedges.