Now this is where you get a huge divide in opinion. I have some very expensive bead looms that I have been very fortunate to be gifted with but I still love my little wooden sleigh loom and use it often when making smaller items.Ĭlick here to view a selection of Bead Looms you can buy now What thread is best when you are getting started with bead loom weaving?
Once you have decided you are going to pursue your new hobby then yes by all means invest a few pennies for a fancy brand if you want to. I know there are big brand names out there but until you are certain that bead loom weaving is for you I would not suggest that you lay out mega bucks on a bead loom that may end up decorating the inside of a cupboard for years. (Sleigh refers to the shape, like Santa’s sleigh) You can pick them up for around £20. You do not need to spend out a lot of money, a wooden ‘sleigh loom’ is a perfect starter loom. I would always recommend that a new weaver gets a loom that is sturdier and has adjustable tension. They are okay for children to mess about with but, (and this is only my opinion), I think they are too restrictive for a true idea of what bead loom weaving is about. I started out with one of the little wire looms that are available in most craft stores. There are so many different varieties on the market that range from as little as £15 up to £150+. It can be a daunting prospect if you are new to weaving with beads. This is probably the one question I am asked the most.
