Kromski Weaving Accessories

Harp Floor Stand

For those weavers that do not want to hold their Harp in the traditional manner (back end propped against a table or desk edge), the Kromskis now have a beautiful floor stand. All the pieces have been turned so there is shape and contours to everything, making for a striking piece of woodworking. And note some of the features: your warping board pegs (these come with the loom) can be used as ledges on either side of the loom to hold shuttles, hold yarn or to keep other supplies handy. The remaining warping board pegs can be conveniently stored at the back of the loom. Use the stand for weaving, yes, but also for warping, and for storage (your Harp can be folded on the stand so it takes up less space). We are sure weavers will find even more ingenious ways to use the Harp floor stand. Here we offer advice on whether you should get a stand.

This stand can also be used with the Fiddle loom.

Suggested retail price

16" Harp floor stand $103
24" Harp floor stand $112
32" Harp floor stand $122.50

Stand Set-up Instructions

See our videos about rigid heddle weaving and information about floor stands.

Kromski Warping Sticks

A simple weaving tool but one that is sure to give your weaving the key to a perfectly tensioned warp. And easy to use. As you wind your warp on the rear beam use our warp sticks to create a super strong foundation that will support your warp, from side to side and from one end to the other. Throw away your heavy paper or cardboard and do it right.

Take a look at this video; the second part (at the 5:45 minute mark) shows warp sticks (also referred to as beam sticks) in action.

Always tension your warp very tight as you wind on. This can only be done correctly with a 2 person team. Slip in a couple of warp sticks every 2-3 rotations, alternating the position so that the next layer does not sit directly on the previous layer.

A dozen stick will handle 2-3 yard warps and consider 2 dozen for longer warps. You can never use too many and you surely do not want to skimp. Width and thickness just right for the Harp.

Sold by the dozen.

16" looms - $18.00
24" looms - $19.00
32" looms - $24.00

Don't have a Kromski loom? No matter. The Kromski warp sticks work great on any rigid heddle loom or small table loom.

Harp Tote Bags

Because the Kromski Harp conveniently folds (with your warp and project in place), why not put it in a tote bag for easy storage or travel?

The bags are made of polycanvas and feature canvas handles. The base of the tote is re-enforced to provide sturdy support of the loom. There is plenty of room for extra heddles, stick shuttles, pick-up sticks, warping equipment, clamps and your weaving material using a pocket on the inside and a zippered pouch on the outside. And on the back side are canvas straps that will secure the long posts for the Harp stand. Now you can take the stand with you.

Suggested retail prices:

16" Tote $57
24" Tote $63
32" Tote $69

Heddles

Heddles come in a variety of sizes (dent) to allow you to control the number of ends per inch in your project. The standard heddle with each Kromski loom is 10-dent. Also available are 8 and 12-dent heddles. As you expand your weaving interests, you may want to have more than one heddle size.

Additionally, you may want to try using 2 heddles as the same time (2 heddles of the same dent size). This will allow you to approximate a 4-harness loom. The tie-up is a bit more involved and the process is not as easy as a true 4-harness loom, but for the occasional need, this is a nice option. If you are interested in doing this, order an extra set of heddle blocks to support the extra heddle.

Note: 24" and 32" heddles no longer ship with the top frame shaped as an arch. We are hoping to have this feature return some day.

Selecting warp yarn for a rigid heddle loom

Rigid heddles come in different dent sizes. It is important to consider the dent size of your heddle(s) before you choose a warp yarn. As the dent size number increases (8 to 10 to 12), the “thickness” of your warp material must decrease.

All rigid heddles are made of parts composed of slots and holes. Your warp threads must be able to pass through these holes and slots without resistance. As you raise and lower the heddle, the threads in the slots must slip so that their elevation is not altered. As you beat your project the heddle must slide forward and back without causing yarn to bunch up in the slots and holes. Up, down, forward and backwards - your rigid heddle must move easily and not cause problems with the warp.

With experience you may be able to judge suitability of dent size/yarn size simply by looking at your warp material. But at first there is a chance you will misjudge. We suggest that if in doubt you first create a short sample warp maybe 2 inches wide and thread it through your heddle to test how it performs. Remember, in addition to changing heddle size you can adjust your project by substituting a slightly different material for the warp. Some material will simply not be suitable as a rigid heddle warp but you may be able to use it for the weft.

Shuttles, Pick-up Sticks, Heddle Hooks, Warping Pegs

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