{"product_id":"complete-guide-to-rigid-heddle-weaving","title":"Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving - Petra Marciniak","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComplete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving\u003c\/em\u003e by Petra Marciniak is a comprehensive guide to rigid heddle weaving, from the first steps to more advanced techniques that allow you to explore the full potential of this versatile loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible to beginners, the book is also designed for weavers who want to expand their skills: yarn selection, calculations, warping, colour effects, hand-manipulated techniques, the use of pick-up sticks or two heddles, and a variety of weave structures and decorative techniques. Eleven progressive projects allow you to put these skills into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Comprehensive guide to rigid heddle weaving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ From beginner basics to more advanced techniques\u003cbr\u003e✔ 11 progressive projects\u003cbr\u003e✔ 152 pages\u003cbr\u003e✔ English\u003cbr\u003e✔ Paperback\u003cbr\u003e✔ By Petra Marciniak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Book Deserves a Place in Your Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rigid heddle loom is often introduced as a loom for beginning weavers, but its possibilities extend far beyond plain weave. \u003cem\u003eComplete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving\u003c\/em\u003e helps you progress from the fundamentals to different ways of creating patterns, textures, and structures with relatively simple equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetra Marciniak also covers the practical knowledge needed to become a more independent weaver, including yarn selection, yarn requirements, sett, direct warping, and finishing. The book can therefore accompany your first projects while remaining useful as you begin exploring more advanced techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe fundamentals of the rigid heddle loom and how to prepare a weaving project;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyarn selection, yarn calculations, and sett;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect warping and the different steps involved in preparing the loom;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolour and texture effects;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe use of pick-up sticks and two heddles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etechniques including Krokbragd, clasped weft, lace weaves, tapestry, Saori, and various hand-manipulated techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is suitable both for people discovering rigid heddle weaving and for weavers who already use a rigid heddle loom and want to better understand its possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly recommended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeginners who want to learn how to use a rigid heddle loom with a structured approach;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweavers who want to better understand yarn selection, sett, and the calculations needed to plan their projects;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethose who want to move beyond plain weave and explore a wider variety of structures and effects;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweavers interested in experimenting with pick-up sticks, two heddles, and different decorative techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Author's Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetra Marciniak offers a progressive approach that begins with essential knowledge before introducing more advanced techniques. Technical explanations are accompanied by projects that allow you to put the concepts into practice and gradually develop your weaving skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book can therefore be used both as a learning guide and as a reference to return to whenever you want to explore a new technique on your rigid heddle loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly appreciate this book because it demonstrates just how versatile a rigid heddle loom can be. It does not stop at the basics: it helps you understand the fundamentals and then use that knowledge to explore a much wider range of techniques and structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the kind of book that can accompany a weaver for a long time: first as a learning resource, and later as a source of ideas and reference as their experience grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petra Marciniak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stackpole Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780811776752\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid heddle weaving techniques and 11 progressive projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available in French\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to work from a French-language edition? This book is also available from Tisse et File as \u003cem\u003eGuide complet du tissage avec un métier à peigne envergeur\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; background: #36c1cc; color: #fff!important; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/guide-complet-du-tissage-avec-un-metier-a-peigne-envergeur-petra-marciniak\"\u003e Discover the French Edition \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; line-height: 2;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/livres-pour-metiers-a-peigne\"\u003e Rigid Heddle Weaving Books \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/livres-de-tissage\"\u003e Weaving Books \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/livres\"\u003e All Books \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/pages\/ressources\"\u003e Resources \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The book begins with the fundamentals of rigid heddle weaving before progressively introducing more advanced techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book contain projects or is it mainly theoretical?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. The technical explanations are accompanied by 11 projects designed to help you progressively put the techniques into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book only about plain weave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It also explores different ways of creating patterns, textures, and structures, including the use of pick-up sticks, two heddles, and various hand-manipulated techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat language is this edition published in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition is published in English. A French edition, \u003cem\u003eGuide complet du tissage avec un métier à peigne envergeur\u003c\/em\u003e, is also available from Tisse et File.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stackpole Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58560573636911,"sku":"9780811776752","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/0762\/4041\/files\/complete-guide-to-rigid-heddle-weaving.jpg?v=1790646447","url":"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/complete-guide-to-rigid-heddle-weaving","provider":"Tisse et File","version":"1.0","type":"link"}