Help with loom setup please

Hello. I'm relatively new to beading. I've made a few things (4 or 5
bracelets) but I'm having a problem keeping the tension consistent from
row to row. Most of the warp threads will be fine but I will always end
up with 2 or 3 (of 18) loose. No matter what I do, I have not been able
to keep the tension even. I've tried wrapping the thread around a yard
stick until I have 9 on each side. I tape them in place about 6 inches
from the end of the stick, slide one end off and make a loop to attach
to the spindle, then I do the same on the other end, remove the tape and
start rolling the thread bundles onto the spindle on one end. When I
get to the other end, and I attach to the other spindle and then tighten
them up is when I find the loose threads. Any and all suggestions would
be appreciated.

What am I actually working on? A beaded headband for my granddaughter's
Halloween costume...

thanks in advance
Mike

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I've never heard of using a yardstick, that's a new one on me. I put my
warp threads directly on the loom, working back and forth from end to end.

Maybe I don't understand what kind of loom you're using?

I'd be interested in hearing other folks talk about it, too.

Cheers,
Carla

FtForger wrote:
Hello. I'm relatively new to beading. I've made a few things (4 or 5
bracelets) but I'm having a problem keeping the tension consistent from
row to row. Most of the warp threads will be fine but I will always end
up with 2 or 3 (of 18) loose. No matter what I do, I have not been able
to keep the tension even. I've tried wrapping the thread around a yard
stick until I have 9 on each side. I tape them in place about 6 inches
from the end of the stick, slide one end off and make a loop to attach
to the spindle, then I do the same on the other end, remove the tape and
start rolling the thread bundles onto the spindle on one end. When I
get to the other end, and I attach to the other spindle and then tighten
them up is when I find the loose threads. Any and all suggestions would
be appreciated.

What am I actually working on? A beaded headband for my granddaughter's
Halloween costume...

thanks in advance
Mike

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Hi Carla, I thought about that after I posted but have not had time to
get back on line since. I'm using one of those really cheap wire made
looms with a spindle on each end that you can roll to make longer
pieces. I'll see if I can find a pic later if you'd like.

Carla wrote:
I've never heard of using a yardstick, that's a new one on me. I put my
warp threads directly on the loom, working back and forth from end to end.

Maybe I don't understand what kind of loom you're using?

I'd be interested in hearing other folks talk about it, too.

Cheers,
Carla

FtForger wrote:

Hello. I'm relatively new to beading. I've made a few things (4 or 5
bracelets) but I'm having a problem keeping the tension consistent from
row to row. Most of the warp threads will be fine but I will always
end up with 2 or 3 (of 18) loose. No matter what I do, I have not been
able
to keep the tension even. I've tried wrapping the thread around a yard
stick until I have 9 on each side. I tape them in place about 6 inches
from the end of the stick, slide one end off and make a loop to attach
to the spindle, then I do the same on the other end, remove the tape
and start rolling the thread bundles onto the spindle on one end.
When I get to the other end, and I attach to the other spindle and
then tighten them up is when I find the loose threads. Any and all
suggestions would be appreciated.

What am I actually working on? A beaded headband for my
granddaughter's Halloween costume...

thanks in advance
Mike

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