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Mirrix Loom
Designed by a professional tapestry weaver, the Mirrix Tapestry and Bead Looms provide you with a lifetime of tapestry or bead weaving enjoyment. Whether you are a beginning weaver purchasing your first loom or a seasoned artist ending the search for the perfect portable loom, you will be thrilled with their precision and ease of use.
How can Mirrix Looms do both Tapestry Weaving and Bead Weaving?
The Principals that govern the weaving of a tapestry and beads are identical. The loom for each needs to be sturdy, perfectly square and balanced. For each art form warps are attached to the loom and kept under high, even tension. With our system for weaving, a shedding device can be employed for both tapestry and beads. You can still use the other method of bead weaving (using a needle to sew back through your beads to anchor them to the warp threads), but with the Mirrix Loom you have the option of using the warp threads, which are separated by engaging the shedding device (not pictured on this page), to lock the beads in place. This opens up many new possibilities. You will be weaving your beads from left to right and then right to left. An entire step is eliminated, allowing you to weave faster. It also allows you to combine bead weaving and tapestry weaving to create an entirely new medium. The other exceptional bonus of using the shedding device is that when you are
finished weaving your bead piece you can pull the continuous warp through to create four finished selvedges! This is a function of how the loom is warped and the fact that you are never catching the warp threads with your needle. The Mirrix loom is the best and most innovative bead loom available.
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The LoreliLoom
(Mini-Mirrix) Named after our late take-us-anywhere horse Loreli, this is the perfect take-anywhere loom to add to your collection. Weighing only a pound and a half and measuring 5" across, this loom is versatile, simple, and fits any budget. The mini-mirrix was designed with the on-the-go bead weaver in mind... for those of us who always need a bead loom in our purse. The mini-mirrix comes with a 14-dent spring and does not have a shedding device. At l only slightly more than 100, the mini-mirrix is every beader's dream. Price: $115 |
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The LaniLoom
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The
LaniLoom is designed to accommodate the needs of bead weavers who
want a small, simple, but entirely functional bead loom and who
plan to needle weave their pieces. The Laniloom does not have a
shedding device. Warps are separated by either the one included
warp coil (14 epi - the perfect size for 11/0 or delica beads) or
a string of beads tied to the top beam of the loom. One leg folds
out to stand the loom upright. Although simple, this loom is as
sturdy and carefully designed as all Mirrix looms. It's just a little
smaller, a little simpler, for a pared down price. 8" loom:
$155
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Little Guy Lap & Table Loom
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This
small loom is only 12 inches wide, and weighs in at a featherweight
of 5 lbs. Don't be fooled by it's size: the Little Guy is as strong
and durable as any loom made by Mirrix. He's just a little smaller
so you can weave on the go. Although he is great for use as a tapestry
loom, this is a favorite size among bead weavers. This little loom
is extremely portable and provides a maximum weaving width of 9½
inches wide and approximately 22 inches high. Put him on your lap,
or stand him on a table. He is available with or without a shedding
device.
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Big Sister Lap & Table Loom
At 16 inches wide and a little less than 6 lbs, she's bigger and has been around longer than her little brother. Bigger does not always mean a lot more expensive. A tapestry 13½ inches wide and approximately 30 inches high can be woven on this compact loom. She can fit in a large canvas bag and like her little brother is well acquainted with travel in airplanes, cars and trains. Bead weavers who want that extra width or use combined tapestry and beading techniques will find this loom very appealing. She also works as well on your lap as standing on a table and, like her little brother is available with or without a shedding device. |
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The 22 Inch Table Loom The Zach Loom
$320 |
Light
and sturdy, the 22 inch loom provides a larger weaving width and
length than the lap looms while remaining light and portable. It
is light enough to take to a workshop and easily stores in a closet.
The 22 inch loom weighs in at a mere 11 pounds and provides a 19
inch weaving width and approximately 40 inches in weaving length
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The
Joni Loom Price: $430.00 |
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The Zues Loom Price: $540.00 |
Accessories
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100 Mirrix One-eye Heddles $24 |
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Loom Extenders Included are two lengths of threaded rod, a coupling device to attach it to the threaded rod side bars of the loom, and feet extenders to give your loom its original stability. These extenders give your 12 and 16 inch loom another two feet of weaving length. Price: $35.00 |
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Add-On Treadle $225 Pioneering a new concept in modular looms, Mirrix is proud to present Add-On treadles that will turn any Mirrix into a production tapestry loom. Our add-on treadles replace the shedding device handle. They can be placed anywhere beneath the loom since they are attached by a cable system. Set your Mirrix loom on a table or on a stand, attach your treadles, and experience floor loom weaving for a fraction of the price and space. |
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The Standing/Sitting Loom Stand This five and a half foot tripod stand holds any of our looms at five different heights. Your loom snaps on and off in an instant. A convenient tray holds tools, yarn and beads. This is a great alternative to using up table space! Price: $320.00 |
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Warp Coils |
These Warp Coils fit the 8" loom. Available in 8, 10, 12,14,
16, 18, 20 or 22 Dents Per Inch. 12" loom. Available in 8, 10, 12,14, 16, 18, 20 or 22 Dents
Per Inch. 16" loom. Available in 8, 10, 12,14, 16, 18, 20 or 22 Dents
Per Inch. 32" loom. Available in 8, 10, 12,14, 16, 18, 20 or 22 Dents
Per Inch. 38" loom. Available in 8, 10, 12,14, 16, 18, 20 or 22 Dents
Per Inch. |
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Warping Bar / Texslov Cord Package |
We've discovered a new way to warp the Mirrix bead loom that eliminates the warp in back making it easier to weave wide bead pieces on any of the Mirrix Looms. The package includes an extra warping bar, 3 yards of texslov cord, and special pegs to attach the texslov cord to the warping bars. You don't have to warp your Mirrix this way for weaving beads, but it's a nice alternative and adds yet another dimension to ways you can use the Mirrix loom to fit your special weaving needs. $15 fits any loom |
Update 12-21-08