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Loom Specs:
Weaving Width: 35
Weaving Length without Shedding Device: 61" with continuous warping
Weaving Length with Shedding Device: 57" with continuous warping
Loom Width: 38"
Weight: 14 lbs
Regular Shed Size: 3/4"
Extended Shed Size: 1.5" (for extended shed loom option)
*Notes: The weaving lengths listed factor in warp waste. You can weave the "without the shedding device" weaving length with the shedding device if you use it and then remove at the very end and finish off the piece without it.
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Loom Description:
The 38" Zeus Loom is Mirrix's second-largest loom. It was designed to be large enough to accommodate a small rug. It can easily be moved from room to room or driven to a workshop while able to make a weaving at a size usually reserved for large, heavy, immobile floor looms. This loom has double beams on the top and bottom for extra strength.
Loom Materials: The top and bottom beams are made of anodized aluminum; the sidebars are made of steel and copper; the wooden clips are made of maple
Included:
With the Regular Shedding Device Package:
Four coils: 8, 12, 14, 18 dents, a regular shedding device and handle, two wooden clips, warping bar, flat wrench, Allen wrench, warp coil/spring bar and written instructions
With the Regular Shedding Device + Three Rolls of 100 Texsolv Heddles Package:
Four coils: 8, 12, 14, 18 dents, a regular shedding device and handle, two wooden clips, warping bar, flat wrench, Allen wrench, warp coil/spring bar, and written instructions, two rolls of 100 Texsolv heddles (for a total of 300 heddles). You may need more heddles depending on whether you’re weaving beads or tapestry, the maximum width of your weavings and the sett you are weaving at. You can learn more about this here: https://mirrixlooms.com/blogs/mirrix-blog/how-to-figure-out-how-many-heddles-you-need
With the Extended Shed Shedding Device Package:
Four coils: 8, 12, 14, 18 dents, an extended shedding device and handle, two extended wooden clips, warping bar, flat wrench, Allen wrench, warp coil/spring bar and written instructions
With the Extended Shed Shedding Device + Three Rolls of 100 Extended Texsolv Heddles Package:
Four coils: 8, 12, 14, 18 dents, an extended shedding device and handle, two extended wooden clips, warping bar, flat wrench, Allen wrench, warp coil/spring bar, and written instructions, two rolls of 100 Texsolv heddles (for a total of 300 heddles). You may need more heddles depending on the maximum width of your weavings and the sett you are weaving at. You can learn more about this here: https://mirrixlooms.com/blogs/mirrix-blog/how-to-figure-out-how-many-heddles-you-need
Regular or Extended Shed:
This loom's shedding device is available with a regular shed size (3/4") or an extended shed (1.5") size. The extended shed option is perfect for rug weaving or for anyone looking for a portable tapestry loom with a large shed for bobbins, shuttles or fingers! Choose "Extended" from the drop-down to select the extended shed option. Please note that you will need to buy or make extended heddles if you choose a loom with an extended shedding device.
Additional Information:
What can you weave on this loom? Beads, Fiber, Beads and Fiber
Positioning: Upright with two fold-out legs on a table or on The Mirrix Harvey Stand.
Shedding Device: Yes. Click here to learn more about the Mirrix shedding device. You can purchase this loom with a shedding device for a regular (3/4") or extended (1.5") shed -See above.
Heddles are needed for use with the shedding device. You can make your own heddles or you can purchase pre-made heddles or pre-made extended heddles. There are also options to purchase this loom with three rolls of 100 Texsolv heddles (300 total heddles) with the regular or extended shed. Heddles can be reused.
Note: The shedding device doesn’t have to be used for every project. When warping you can choose to put the shedding device on the loom or not to.
Available accessories: Bottom Spring Kits, Shasta Combs, The No Warp-Ends Kit, the Extra Warping Bar Kit, Loom Extenders, The Electric Spencer Treadle, The Mirrix Harvey Stand, Add-On Bottom Beam, Extra Shedding Device
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PRODUCT DISCLAIMER AND WARNING: Users are encouraged to always use caution and care when handling weaving equipment. Mirrix Looms and accessories may have sharp, heavy and/or small parts. They are not intended for use by children. Warp coils must be secured and removed carefully as they have sharp ends. Combs may have sharp surfaces and should be handled with caution. Disassembling looms may cause parts not to align or fit properly when reassembling. Mirrix Tapestry & Bead Looms Ltd. is not liable for injury or equipment damage resulting from user misuse.