The company was started in 1908 and was the producer of metal toys. The structo artcraft loom was originally produced by the structo manufacturing company of freeport, illinos. Description of what you are trying to sell maker and age of loom, number of shaftstreadles any extras that are included such as books, tools, bench, fiber and contact information, etc. Until further notice glimakra usa will be short staffed. Multiple winners incur only one handling fee per combined box sent. A history of the handloom from ancient times to the present eric broudy on. Vintage 1930s structo artcraft 4 harness table loom rare. We did not have the full compliment of spools, so jim manufactured a wooden warp beam. I will ask her permission to put her name on my blog because she is an incredibly important resource for all weavers and all looms everywhere and, if allowed, i want everyone to know about her and the important service that she provides. Manual of instructions for structo artcraft looms mary. Published on oct 16, 2019 a nearly 100 year old structo artcraft loom i received from a friend fellow log home builder.
I have a prewar structo loom, dick blick bought the patents and rights in the 60s as i recall. Structo heaven i first learned about structo looms at fit. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Hand weaving for the structo loom mary meigs atwater. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Buy online, view images and see past prices for structo artcraft pressed steel toy loom. The loom has a rather sad history, so i prefer to think of it beginning life anew with me in 1985. I am so pleased to have stumbled across this 4harness loom.
Structo table top loom with levers i bought this vintage structo tabletop loom this summer. Structo was a toy company that made a lot of metal toys, trucks, fire engines etc. I guess they used this naming convention to differentiate between their table models. Structo artcraft wood 4shaft, 20 wide, tabletop weaving loom. Need help identifying the model on my structo artcraft loom. Your tapestry is formed on the weaving loom with your chosen yarn or thread. Glimakrausa swedish looms, yarns, and weaving equipment. This loom is an 8harness, 14 treadle, 48 weaving width pieceof history.
Spears weaving loom swl1 spears weaving loom size 4 pattern book, printed in england. The viking encampment living history program at parks canada lanse aux. The pillow was woven in a boundweave pattern with blue and white wool, and donna always loved it. So a structo 240 means an 8 weaving width, the structo 600 equals a 20 weaving width, etc. Based on the link you sent, if it looks like that loom, it probably is a 750.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Smc3 dick blick artcraft loom instruction book structo written by ruth nordquist myers, 15 p. Wellknow weaver mary meigs atwater wrote the manual of instructions for structo artcraft looms numbers 240, 420, 600 in 1930. I cant be the only weaver to have a structo artcraft loom like this one. By 1932 structo had filed six new loom patents, including the steel hexagonal warp beam and the prefilled warp spools. So, i took up weaving, and before long fell heir to moms looms. Elizabeth wove this colorandweave sampler on this 20inch fourharness structo loom. This metal table frame measures approximately 10 14 wide by 15 long by high and is in very good working condition with minimal rust. To the right, heres a photo of my very best old friend. Soon, new products such as windup vehicles, steel pull toys, and sand box toys were introduced. The 240, 600, or 750 designation comes from the sett. Youll find new or used products in weaving looms on ebay. Lot image weaving looms, arts and crafts, diy projects, texture, books. Digital pdf instruction manual for structo artcraft looms.
Weaving on a structo loom is the same as weaving on any other loom with shafts. All descriptions of texture produced by leaves of heddles. Mary boeke hill became interested in the structo artcraft looms nearly 20 years ago when she. In 1927, structo introduced its line of weaving looms for hobbyists. If the reed is sleyed two threads per dent for a sett of 30 ends per inch the loom could accommodate 600 warp ends. This is a open group for individuals interested in structo looms. The mission is to educate and assist individuals wanting to learn more about these vintage looms. A weaving loom allows you to create a unique tapestry craft from scratch. Mar 18, 2020 explore pamlyons board weaving strutco artcraft loom, followed by people on. It is very rare that stucto artcraft looms, usually tabletop looms, made a large floor loom. The typical structo loom naming convention comes from the warp capacity, i.
Later, the toy looms were discontinued and actual standard weaving looms. You can list your equipment for sale on our site by leaving a comment below. They are vintage 4 harness looms that weave a fabric that comes off the loom at 8 inches wide. Theres a yahoo group yes, they still exist dedicated to all things structo. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. They grow the plants for their dyes on the farm, and the wool comes off their sheep. I took the td 1 woven design class and got intimate with a structo artcraft 240. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. History loom weaving, paracord, athens, spinning, survival, barn, branding.
Someday we hope to find a stash of these elusive warp spools and set the loom up as it was designed to operate. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. There are many other resources online courses, books, youtube videos, etc. I just purchased one on ebay and am looking to clean it up and start using it it seems to be in real nice shape the label reads structo artcraft loom patented february, 1923 july 21, 1925 i have never used one or at least not since i was a kid. Structo loom fiber arts this is a structo artcraft loom i bought yesterday on craigslist. Structo artcraft loom with instructions by atwater and patterns circa 1930s. Jul 31, 2015 vintage structoartcraft loom 8 8 harness w extra reedsdick blick. Structo was said to be the first toy manufacturer to introduce batterypowered headlights to their lines. Donna gravesen donna gravesens first encounter with weaving was a woven pillow that her grandmother brought back from denmark. Your source for quality looms, weaving equipment, and yarns from sweden. Weaving looms arts and crafts diy projects texture space books furniture home decor weaving.
She remembers as early as age five tracking the threads as they travelled to create the boundwoven. Please join to share your photos and knowledge base. Glimakra usa staff sarah, suzie, jeramy, and caitlin we recommend checking with your. Structo artcraft pressed steel toy loom, original paint and label for structo mfg. But there has been more than one report of a structo loom showing up that didnt fit that numbering system. Returns are accepted only if book is not as described. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The fabric does shrink, so its usually about 7 inches wide after its been washed and steam pressed. Manual of instructions for structo artcraft looms by looms. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about structo. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. A practical treatise on the construction of the power loom and the art of weaving.
Its simplicity 2702 i decided that i would weave the fabric for it on my structo looms. It is also my hope to create a photo group which may help those refurbishing structo looms. I cant be the only weaver to have a structo artcraft loom. This is a structo artcraft loom i bought yesterday on craigslist. We will be shipping your orders and answering questions as quickly as possible but must cut staffing and hours due to covid 19. From ventura pacific ltd out of print books ventura, ca, u. She also handdrafted at least 23 weaving patterns for use on the various models of structo looms. I wrote to her and she says it really is a structo artcraft loom, it is very rare and boy am i happy. I created a flickr group for individuals with structo looms.
Digital archive of documents related to looms lowresolution sample pages are provided so that you can get an idea of what a document is about before deciding to download it. He found it along with a couple spinning wheels and tons of. Structo artcraft looms, weaving accessories craft revival. This was one of the companys most prominent products in those earlier years. Wooden weaving kits are available for use by children or adults for making handcrafted items. Manual of instructions for structo artcraft looms by looms books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. These looms are classified as foottreadle looms and allow weavers to create wider fabrics, around 45 inches, and more complicated designs. Hand weaving for the structo loom shop for books, art. This loom, a structo artcraft loom, was made in the 1930s for the first president of the san antonio handweavers guild, nancy depew. Unfollow structo loom to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Please consider providing the following information. Good vintage condition very rare old model, htf customized wood bottom what you see is in pictures is what you get 202512023354. We are pleased to offer an early structo artcraft loom manufactured by the structo manufacturing company in freeport, illinois pantented sometime around the turn of the last century. Its a structo artcraft 600 4shaft loom with a maximum weaving width of 20.
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