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Ashford Weaving Rigid Heddle Loom - 16"
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Brand | Ashford |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Color | Natural, Wood, Tan |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 28 x 3 x 9 inches |
Material | Nylon |
About this item
- Affordable and versatile.
- Quick and easy to warp and weave.
- Portable.
- Natural Unfinished Silver Beech Hardwood.
- Includes: Nylon Reed 7.5dpi, two 14 inch natural shuttles, step by step instruction booklet, threading hook, warping peg and clamp. Built in secon heddle option. Built-in indirect warping option (warping pegs not included). Optional reeds not included: 2.5, 5, 10, 12.5 and 15 dpi.
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Product information
Brand | Ashford |
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Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Color | Natural, Wood, Tan |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 28 x 3 x 9 inches |
Material | Nylon |
Size | 16 inches |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Style | Portable |
Product Dimensions | 28 x 3 x 9 inches |
ASIN | B00305RQDQ |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #74,808 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #68 in Weaving Looms |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 7.88 pounds |
Manufacturer | Ashford |
Country of Origin | New Zealand |
Date First Available | May 20, 2008 |
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Product Description
This affordable and portable rigid heddle loom is quick and easy to use. Quick and easy to assemble and warp. The rigid heddle is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile. Create beautiful and unique garments and home ware. With color and texture weave unique fabrics. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. Made from natural, unfinished Silver Beech hardwood the loom is very strong and robust. Items included with this loom kit: Reed nylon 7.5dpi, two 14 inch stick shuttles, step by step instruction booklet, threading hook, warping peg and clamp. Built in second heddle option. Built-in indirect warping option (warping pegs not included). Optional reeds are available but are not included: 2.5, 5, 10, 12.5 and 15 dpi.
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Customers like the ease of use, appearance, sturdiness, and difficulty level of the art craft kit. For example, they mention it's easy to assemble, well designed, and perfect for beginners or experienced weavers. They appreciate the wood as it'll last a long time.
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Customers find the art craft kit easy to assemble and use. They also say the instructions are clear and easy to follow. Some customers also mention that the loom is easy to use and looks to be good for beginners.
"...The loom is easy to use -- so far my absolute beginner, big-fingered husband isn't yet frustrated and has started his second piece...." Read more
"...It arrived before the expected date, the loom was easy to assemble and it is very well made...." Read more
"...Assembling the loom was very easy, and warping and threading the heddles were *so* much easier than Beka’s Beginner Loom...." Read more
"...So I can’t say if it’s easy to use but it was easy to put together. I assembled it myself with the help of a YouTube video...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the art craft kit. They mention that it is a very nice little loom, well designed, and beautiful as is. The loom assembly looks nice with an oil finish, and customers find it fun to try their hand at weaving.
"...the suggestion to finish the wood, since the loom is smooth and beautiful as is...." Read more
"...you get the general point, decided to try my hand at weaving, looked fun, fairly straight forward, studied several books on the topic, watched..." Read more
"...this up to start a new hobby, and I’m not disappointed.... this is a great loom" Read more
"I have woven many a place mats with this - it's a great loom!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the art craft kit. They mention that it is very well made, and the wood is substantial.
"...I was leery at first to see plastic parts, but they are sturdy and nicely made...." Read more
"...before the expected date, the loom was easy to assemble and it is very well made...." Read more
"...yourself the frustration and annoyances by buying something that is well-made, easy to setup, and easy to use. You won’t regret it...." Read more
"...I assembled it myself with the help of a YouTube video. The wood is very substantial and seems like quality hard wood...." Read more
Customers find the art craft kit easy to assemble. They say it's perfect for beginners or experienced weavers, and a nice intro to weaving. Customers also mention that the kit comes with awesome YouTube videos to show how to use it.
"...Very sturdy and well made. Easy to assemble. Perfect for beginners or experienced weavers." Read more
"Way easier to use then I thought it would be. Lots of awesome YouTube videos to show how to use." Read more
"...But this one is perfect for my learning projects." Read more
"nice intro to weaving..." Read more
Customers find the size of the art craft kit perfect for small spaces, making scarfs, and fits good on a card table. They also appreciate the precise fit of all the components and the included piece of fabric.
"...I was amazed by how easy assembly was, thanks to the precise fit of all the components, and the included piece of sandpaper..." Read more
"Perfect size loom for making scarfs, table runners, place mats, dish towels, small bags. Fits good on a card table. Doesn't take up a lot of room." Read more
"Nice loom, perfect for small spaces...." Read more
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Honestly, as a first time weaver, this loom by Ashford is probably the best beginner’s loom you could ask for. I had previously bought the Beka 10inch Beginner’s Rigid Heddle Loom from a different vendor, and honestly I would NOT recommend that to anyone. It was incredibly difficult to warp, keep the tension, and just overall use of it was unwieldy and frustrating.
The Ashford Rigid-Heddle Loom (I bought the 16 inch) was exactly what I needed. Assembling the loom was very easy, and warping and threading the heddles were *so* much easier than Beka’s Beginner Loom. Having the heddle block on the loom makes using it flow more smoothly and easily than without one (Beka’s Beginner Loom does not come with a heddle block).
Supposedly Ashford prizes itself on being affordable (it is….sort of) but for someone on a tighter budget, like myself, it is still definitely better to doll out the extra money given how easy it is to work with. I would highly recommend this to any new beginner weaver based on all of the above. Save yourself the frustration and annoyances by buying something that is well-made, easy to setup, and easy to use. You won’t regret it.
As an aside, I did not buy the stand at the same time as I bought the loom itself (currently propping it up against a small side C-table so I can sit in the living room with Hubby and the TV) , but that will definitely be my next purchase. :)
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
Honestly, as a first time weaver, this loom by Ashford is probably the best beginner’s loom you could ask for. I had previously bought the Beka 10inch Beginner’s Rigid Heddle Loom from a different vendor, and honestly I would NOT recommend that to anyone. It was incredibly difficult to warp, keep the tension, and just overall use of it was unwieldy and frustrating.
The Ashford Rigid-Heddle Loom (I bought the 16 inch) was exactly what I needed. Assembling the loom was very easy, and warping and threading the heddles were *so* much easier than Beka’s Beginner Loom. Having the heddle block on the loom makes using it flow more smoothly and easily than without one (Beka’s Beginner Loom does not come with a heddle block).
Supposedly Ashford prizes itself on being affordable (it is….sort of) but for someone on a tighter budget, like myself, it is still definitely better to doll out the extra money given how easy it is to work with. I would highly recommend this to any new beginner weaver based on all of the above. Save yourself the frustration and annoyances by buying something that is well-made, easy to setup, and easy to use. You won’t regret it.
As an aside, I did not buy the stand at the same time as I bought the loom itself (currently propping it up against a small side C-table so I can sit in the living room with Hubby and the TV) , but that will definitely be my next purchase. :)
It’s sturdy, easy to use with instruction book that’s included.