Mirrix Loomers

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Comment by CJ Bagley on May 18, 2012 at 5:56pm

I've had my looms 8, 12, &16 since shortly after they were profiled in Beadwork magazine...10 or so years ago.  Claudia and her brilliant design saved me from having to give up bead weaving due to disability.  In fact they were so new no one in my area had them for sale.  Claudia was good enough to invite me to her home to buy my first one...an experience I cherish.

All that being said, I have a dear friend who also has a disability and is looking to buy a used 8 or 12 inch Mirrix.  If anyone has a lead on these please let me know.

Thanks and happy weaving!

 

Comment by magee on November 23, 2011 at 3:44pm

Love my loom. I have the big sister and just ordered a lani.

Comment by Janet A Avery on July 27, 2011 at 5:48pm

Hey All- I've just joined your group. I live in west coast Florida, and use a Big Sister Mirrix loom. Seems like not much going on here recently. Where is everyone chatting? Looking forward to learning more from all you talented beaders out there. Thanks, Janet in Florida

Comment by Donna Zattau on April 21, 2011 at 1:11pm

Hi Gang,

I have just pulled out my Mirrix..........I have sold off too many of my personal looms (my bad) and now I am getting geared up to do a demo for our local Bead Society........arrrrgh. Normally I take at least 4 or 5 looms in for show and tell, most with a partial project strung up.

What I need is some direction to the directions for doing "no warps" type of project............ sigh. so much to do, so little time for beading. But now I need to get all my looms strung up and running.

Thanks Mirrix fans for the help in advance

Donna in WestOR

Comment by karen on August 24, 2010 at 7:55pm

I wish I had a mirrix loom my home made one is not great

Comment by Judith Oswood on March 28, 2010 at 8:21am

I use the shedding device, except when the piece is narrow. With Claudia's new method of putting the heddles on it goes a lot faster and I haven't made any mistakes. I attended Claudia's workshop in Edmonds (she's a hoot) and would recommend it to anyone who gets a chance. I had used my loom quite a bit but still found room for improvement. Most of the participants had never warped before and all of them seemed to catch on pretty fast. I like to use the shedding device because I find it easier to correct my mistakes (me? make mistakes?) and being able to lift the whole row out and correct the problem saves a lot time.
That first row is infamous. I sometimes think it takes longer than the rest of the piece. I have started weaving a header with silk thread (to hide those warp threads) and find that it really helps.

Judy

Comment by Journi on September 7, 2009 at 10:10am

It's such a Blessing to know that i am not the only one who has trouble with that first row of beads.................... And you are correct, once I get it, the rest is gravy........... Thanks for letting me know it wasn't just me!!!!!!!!!!

Karlee a/k/a journi
www.journialong.com

Comment by Journi on September 7, 2009 at 10:00am

I am not using the shedding device. I have a limited mobility issue in my hands and it is too difficult for me to warp and set up like that. I did it one time, but absolutely drove myself insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karlee a/k/a Journi
www.journialong.com

Comment by Lynne Ambrosino on September 5, 2009 at 2:00pm

I haven't used the shedding device. After looking at the instructions for installing it...all the heddles, etc, I determined I am not smart enough to use it:) Honestly, I enjoy beadweaving the old-fashioned way. That's odd because I am such a gadget-person.

Comment by Sue on September 5, 2009 at 1:40pm

Question for all of us talking about starting the first row:

Are you using the shedding device? I'm always in the market for new ways of utilizing the shedding device and am just curious what you're experiencing.

Thanks and take care,

Sue
BandonARTS

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