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All my pieces are narrow but I know people who weave very wide
pieces with great success. The key here is a thin dowel that is
inserted into one hole of all cards. It serves two purposes:
(1) it holds all cards in place while the weft is inserted. And,
(2) it is used to turn all cards. Yes, at the same time. In the next step,
it is inserted into the other hole. I believe two dowels are actually used.
Probably four if two packs of cards are used.
I do *ALL* my tablet weaving on a floor loom because it is the most
comfortable way to sit and weave. No matter how long the warp is, I
never use the back beam. I tie the warp up, typically into several
bundles, at least 2, more likely 5 or 6, and hang weights onto each
bundle. The weights vary with the size of the bundle. This works well
for me. It gives me the elasticity that I need and I can selectively
untwist what has twisted up too much.
Gudrun
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