Loom setup as of May 2021. Rolling cloth and warp beams, tensioned via unattached arms tightened by torque bundles. Artist visible in mirror.
Detail of the warp beam’s locking mechanism, with view of raddle and warp attachment system.
Tom Perrin
Cloth bar with some fabric woven. Time details recorded on masking tape along left vertical support. 2019
Warp weights hanging in tension, in this case, five pound bricks. 2019
The first full setup of this loom after its creation in 2017
Loom in use for a commission, early 2020
Weaving a small rug, 2020
Preparing the warp for weaving.
Artist in studio, loom/studio-mate in background.
Loom setup as of May 2021. Rolling cloth and warp beams, tensioned via unattached arms tightened by torque bundles. Artist visible in mirror.
Detail of the warp beam’s locking mechanism, with view of raddle and warp attachment system.