Learn how to make a slip knot and wrap waxed linen around bank pins

Needleweaving Add linen warp, (Vertical Threads)

Needleweaving Online Project #1 Lesson #6

Welcome to Lesson #6

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#1 This is an important knot to know, it secures the warp threads.

#2 Make slip knot. The tension is fairly tight but still has flexibility	#3 Stop at this point. Look at the black top # 6 and #5.  If you place a pin higher you can see that you have to weave up in that area. When you plan a weaving, think of how moving the bank pins will change the outer edge of the necklace. Here you would NOT want the pin to be up that high, replace the pin in the red dot to create a better design flow.	#4 We want to move a bank pin.  In this picture you can see if bank pin is moved like the arrow shows, you will have to weave up in that area. When you plan a weaving you will think of how moving the bank pins will change the outer edge of the necklace. Here you would NOT want the pin to be up that high, replace the pin in the red dot to create a better design flow.	#5 Continue across the pattern to the right side.	#6 When you get to the end, make another slip knot, leaving 1/4 inch loop opening. You may need to move the pin to keep the tread tight. Leave 3-4 Inch tail on the thread. Clip the thread

We really are getting at the started point of actually needleweaving. Thank you for all your patience, that's why I added it to the supply list. Im sure glad you have lots of it ( Patience, that is).

Welcome to Lesson #6 Needleweaving Add linen warp, (Vertical Threads)

First practice making a slip knot. (Picture #1) shown above top of page. You have already checked the waxed linen thread for wax build up so your beads will all fit.  Do not cut the waxed linen thread, make a slip knot on the end of the waxed linen thread, leave a 3 inch tail. Place the slip knot over the top outermost far left bank pin.  (Picture #2)It is important to pull the slip knot until you have a 1/4in loop, because you will weave into the loop later. This secures the end of the warp (Vertical threads) and keeps the weaving together. (Picture #3)

Wrap the waxed linen thread down along the left side of the bank pin at the bottom and then along the right side of the bank pin when going up to the next top bank pin. Make sure warp (vertical threads) are straight and not slanted.  STOP at the pin indicated in the lesson 6 pictures.  (Picture #4) I wanted to mention this so you could see what happens when you move the bank pin up or down. It changes the outer design of the necklace.  When designing a pattern you will think about this. After looking at picture and changing the bank pin, continue to wrap the waxed linen thread fairly tight so that there is a little tension on the linen, it should have some flexibility. (Picture #5)  When you get to the end, make another slip knot and place it over the bank pin on the right side, leaving a 1/4" loop and a 3-4 inch tail. (Picture #6)  You might have to move the last bank pin slightly to maintain the proper tension.  I use a bank pin to help hold the slip knot while its pulled tight.  Clip the waxed linen thread from the roll at this time don't forget that 3-4 inch tail.



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