ISO: Inkle Loom, and a Recipe for Peppermint Massage Oil

[shanmonster]

Does anyone within my geographical vicinity have an inkle loom they no longer want/need? I really want to start weaving again. I've looked online, but shipping costs are prohibitive, even if the loom itself is reasonably priced.

I made pretty good progress on the Viking coat yesterday. I don't want to go any further until I can see how it fits knightky. If I had an inkle loom, I'd weave my own trim for the coat, as well as make a belt for it.

Although I'd like to make the coat out of heavy wool or silk, I'm using a thick pile velvet-like fabric, instead. I think it looks quite nice, but so very shapeless on me. Of course, I'm only half the size of Kyle, so go figure.

Here is my template, all laid out on my linty floor, based on guesstimation. When I put it all together, it worked out pretty much perfectly. I guess I still have it, when it comes to template design. Huzzah!



Today's creative endeavor was me making peppermint massage oil. I did it this way:

- 8 tsp sweet almond oil
- 6 drops of peppermint essential oil

I put them into a small, tightly-lidded bottle and shook vigorously. I'll let it sit overnight, and then it should be ready to go. It smells wonderful, and took about two minutes to make.

Comments

[elanya.livejournal.com]

You could do tablet weaving instead! It is similar, but basically all you need are stiff cardboard or leather squares with holes in them. Coasters work well :D

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm looking into it right now.

[forestmaster.livejournal.com]

Don't know your price range or what the cost would be to Canada, but ebay had this one (among others):
http://cgi.ebay.com/Inkle-Loom-Ash-6ft-/390283008636?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adeae1a7c

Didn't see any on craigslist...

Looking forward to seeing the final product of your Viking coat. My sewing skills are meager... but on my list of things to improve one of these days.

[zydee.livejournal.com]

I've made a tunic based on that pattern too -- it comes out remarkably well, especially the underarms. :)