Weaving Shuttles - Stick, Boat, Honex, and More
Which Weaving Shuttle Will You Choose?
Weaving is an ancient textile craft in which two sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to create a fabric or cloth. The process of weaving uses a loom and a variety of tools, such as weaving shuttles, sticks, bobbins, and pirns, to create the fabric.
In the weaving of fabrics, weaving shuttles are spindle-shaped devices that are used to carry the weft threads through the warp. It is thrown or passed back and forth through the shed of the loom, between the threads of the warp, in order to weave in the weft yarn.
There are several different types of shuttles that are used for weaving, each of which is tailored for specific types of projects.
Stick Shuttles
A stick shuttle is a flat, narrow piece of wood featuring notches on each end. It is the simplest type of weaving shuttle and is easy to use with small looms, especially on rigid heddle looms and table looms with narrow sheds.
Boat Shuttles
Boat shuttles are sold in different sizes, may have an open or closed bottom, and are often used with floor looms that feature a raise to guide the boat shuttle from one edge of the weaving to the other.
End-Feed Shuttles
End-delivery shuttles are known for being lightweight, easy to throw and catch, and being adjustable to different types of yarn.
Ski Shuttles
Designed to hold medium to heavy yarns, ski shuttles are used by wrapping yarn horizontally around the top. This leaves a smooth bottom that will allow the weaver to slide the shuttle seamlessly across the warp.
Rag Shuttles & Rug Shuttles
Rag shuttles are designed to hold fabric strips for making rag rugs; they have a large, flat area so that the cloth can remain flat while it is wrapped around. On the other hand, rug shuttles are heavier and sturdier than other hand-wound shuttles and are great for using with thick rug wool.
Compared to ski shuttles, rug shuttles are more advanced and require more skill from the weaver.
Buy Weaving Shuttles Online in Australia
Thread Collective offers a range of weaving shuttles to suit almost all your weaving projects. From handmade timber boat shuttles to fly shuttles, you'll surely find the right shuttle to use with your weaving loom.
Are weaving shuttles easily available? Yes, weaving shuttles are easily available. There are a variety of shuttles available to meet any weaver's needs, from boat shuttles to end-delivery shuttles, stick shuttles, band shuttles and belt shuttles.
We have all kinds of shuttles from different brands, including Bluster Bay, Ashford, Schacht, Leclerc, and many more. Different types of shuttles have different strengths and are better suited for certain tasks. If you can't find what you are looking for, drop us a line and we'll be happy to assist you.
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