How to Weave Beads With the Shedding Device on a Mirrix Loom

[@TheWonderPieceCollection]

Great video on this process. Beautiful design as well. What type of thread do you use?

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

This was warped with C-Lon Size D. Unfortunately, they are phasing this thread out.

[@farydeneme4716]

¿Qué costo tiene el telar y que elementos y/o accesorios incluye? Gracias!

[@michellefollett1227]

Thank you for putting this video together. What size coil and beads are you using? When I attempted with size 11 seed beads with the 14-dent coil and the Texsolv heddles, I had a very difficult time getting a clean shed.

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

These are 10/0 Delica and two cut beads with a 12-dent warp coil. You should be able to get a good shed with up to an 18 dent coil, but you do have to make sure your heddles are aligned perfectly. One mis-aligned heddle can cause issues. You can also make your own heddles from beading thread, which will be a bit thinner.

[@michellefollett1227]

@@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms I'll keep that in mind. My shed is behaving better with tighter tension and fiddling with the heddles as you suggested. Thank you for the guidance. ~MMF

[@luckycatnip3667]

If you happen to see this comment could you explain this a little more? When I bead using a traditional loom I pass the string through the the bead securing it bypassing the thread on top if that makes sense. What is holding the beads in place with this method

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

With this method you use the shedding device to raise half of the warp threads on a loom and then place your strung beads between the raised and not-raised warp threads. Then you you the shedding device to raise the other set of warp thread, sandwiching the thread between the string beads between the warp threads and securing it. You can learn more about this process here: mirrixlooms.com/blogs/mirrix-blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-bead-weaving-using-the-shedding-device-updated This is a good clip of how this looks: instagram.com/p/CNa14UOJGPX/

[@temperamentalqueen]

Can I use 8mm beads or larger?

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

Yes. You can basically use any size bead on a Mirrix. The warp coil on the loom can be switched out to space the warp differently.

[@amanda92549]

Can you use the shedding device if weaving a piece that is so wide your fingers cannot pass the needle between them? (For example, a piece that is a foot wide.) Thank you.

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

You certainly can, using the "sections" method shown here.

[@stllady2515]

Beautiful work...what type and size needle are you using? It looks longer than ones I've seen. Which size loom is that. I can't wait to get my Mirrix Loom.

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

Thank you! This is an 8" Lani Loom. The needle is a Tulip Bead Weaving Needle. We sell them on our website. They are amazing!

[@stllady2515]

Mirrix Looms Thank you so much.

[@farydeneme4716]

Por favor, subtítulos en Español. Gracias!

[@farydeneme4716]

¿Cuánta creatividad?

[@angieachtemichuk5292]

Wow, I love it! Is there a pattern for this piece? Thanks for posting this video, so inspiring.

[@ellieventrulli264]

What do you make with this technique?

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

Anything you can make using the traditional technique: bracelets, wall-hangings, purses.

[@oldleatherstocking3185]

What's the point of this? It looks like you've made beadwork more complicated, and time consuming for no payoff. It doesn't even change the end result from what a regular bead loom produces. Someone asked what you can do with one of these, they were told "anything you can do with a traditional loom". 😂 why not get a traditional loom them, they're easier to work with, less fiddly, and cheaper. Just for fleecing the rubes I guess.

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

While the set-up is more complicated, the process of weaving is actually easier with the shedding device. Instead of having to string your beads, place them behind your warp threads and then sew back through, you can just string your beads and place them between your warp threads as shown in this video. It's so much fun and very quick once you get the hang of it! A Mirrix is an incredibly versatile loom that you can use to weave beads as you would on any other bead loom (and make items traditionally made with a bead loom), but you can also weave tapestry, combine beads and fiber (the shedding device is amazing for this) and use accessories such as the shedding device to make the weaving process faster/easier or to achieve different goals like producing pieces with no warp ends with our No Warp-Ends Kit. While the things you can make using the shedding device when weaving just with beads are generally the same as without, the process is very different and the user experience is as well. An on-loom tensioning device and continuous warping that makes getting even tension very easy makes a huge difference in your final product with or without the shedding device!

[@lisajarvis3820]

@@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms sorry for the very rude person above ~ could you please tell where I can purchase a larger floor standing version of this which is wider as well ~ would also like to know if it can be sent to Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in UK 🇬🇧 ~ I find many places will not send here ~ estimated cost too?

[@mirrixtapestryandbeadlooms]

@@lisajarvis3820 Our looms are mostly made to sit on a table or in our loom stand, although our newest loom, which is 48" wide can be used on the floor since it is so large. You can see all of the different size options on our website here: mirrixlooms.com/collections/looms We do ship to the U.K., but The Handweavers Studio in London also carries our looms and can even special order a size for you. You can find them here: www.handweavers.co.uk. I do recommend purchasing from them to avoid customs charges! I hope that helps! You can contact me anytime at [e-mail] if you have any further questions.

[@tvc153]

Not worth the money I don't think.