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S3-Episode 1 - Denting

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Sandra Mod

almost 2 years ago

Add your comments, questions and answers in this Forum thread.

David Johnson

about 1 year ago

Starting Season Three. Have a question about denting: I have a limited amount of 16/2 Cotton material...will order more, however I have enough to start a scarf with some modifications of colors. My question: Is it possible to to warp in 16/2 denting 2/dent for 18 dents (36 threads) and then skip 4 or 6 dents? The reasoning, for the weft I want to use 8/2 tencel that I have in those colors. Tencel might need more support than 12 (24) threads for a 6 dent skip. Your thoughts.

helendeighan

almost 2 years ago

Is it possible to combine denting with double weaving. Thought that would make a lovely light baby blanket. Has anyone tried this?

Sandra Mod

almost 2 years ago

Here's a comment that Jane made under the Introduction to Denting thread - hope this helps.

"Gosh, I've never done that....just thinking about it and wondering about density issues in the reed for your crammed areas. They are already quite dense with just one layer and then to double it again for 2 layers....not sure what to say other than try a sample and use a very open reed. If you try it please let us know how it goes. Sorry I couldn't give you a more solid answer. :) "

helendeighan

almost 2 years ago

Hi Jane
I have cracked it! After a few false starts it is now weaving perfectly. Dented double weave. You were quite correct too many threads in one dent did not work . So I alternated a crammed piece with a dent top and bottom. Threading - first twelve threads all on 1 and 2 second Twelve all on 3and 4. In the Reed -3 per dent all the way across. I had to put in a floating selvedge on the left to hold the gap threads of the top layer. Also staggered the right hand side so I had a solid piece on each side of the finished piece. Haven’t washed it yet but thought you might like to see the work in progress.
Thanks once again for all your help and inspiration. How can I send some pictures

Carmen Kight

over 1 year ago

This is interesting, can you go to the jst forum on ravelry and put some pictures there?

michelle.herrington

over 1 year ago

WOW! Lot of lessons learned on this sample. 2/8 cotton warp, #10 crochet thread weft (Jane said you could use anything! LOL!). The cotton crochet thread weaves nicely, but not good for denting. After being wet finished it did not settle into place as well as the 2/8. I will just use this sample to practice fringes and as a lesson learned. I do enjoy denting though. Is it possible to get the warp/weft and sett info for the white piece Jane showed and said it was her first piece of denting? I would love to try it. Not sure how to upload pics here.

michelle.herrington

over 1 year ago

Sandra Mod

over 1 year ago

We’ve now added clear directions for adding photos to your Forum post - check it out here: https://help.schoolofweaving.tv/article/100-uploading-images

lesliesoopalu

over 1 year ago

I'm having an issue with the warp threads migrating into the negative space....I mean realllly migrating. It's only happening on the outer 3" of either side, which makes me think it's not part of the 'normal' migration of the threads that will occur. The inner part of the warp is holding together really nicely. The tension feels constant across the piece. Any insight? TIA Leslie

Sandra Mod

over 1 year ago

Hi Leslie - no tension issues at all? I might try to add a weight at the back of the loom in the sections that are shifting, to see if that helps. Occasionally sections might not even when you wind the warp unless you have wound the number of warps that Jane has! If that is the case, as you weave a bit of looseness could be released. Let us know if that helps.

lesliesoopalu

over 1 year ago

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Hi Sandra. I weighted the 2 outer bands of colour (the black) and am having the same issue. The photo i've included really illustrates how most of the strands are holding well to their 'square' and not overly migrating, but these two black squares (on both sides) have these errant strands. Apparently not related to the tension?? Any insight now that you can see the picture??
Thanks Leslie

Sandee Jaastad

about 1 year ago

Am weaving a dented shawl using 5/2 cotton and a novelty metallic yarn in the center of each warp and weft stripe -- two threads. What would happen if I did not tuck the metallic ends, they're rather bulky looking. Seems like they would be help in place well enough because of the firm beat and the cotton thread above and below it. Thanks! Sandee