No-Finish Beading and Small Tapestry Loom

I made my first bracelet on a traditional loom and did not do well with finishing the ends. I then purchased the no-finish bead loom and had no problems with warping it and adding the beads. I was nervous at the end as I could not add one more row of beads and feared I would have gaps when I took the piece off the loom. However, the bracelet decompressed with no gaps. I am looking forward to experimenting with fibers and beads as shown in Ann’s books.

I think the loom is impossible to warp. I’m extremely disappointed. I will try the pattern on one of my other looms.

I had been using the little Ricky bead loom which worked good but hard to start and finish projects. The combs on this loom seem to make it easier but i did have some issues with warp popping off even when using the guards. i am trying tape now. It would be helpful if the combs were a different color as hard to see light color warp thread when setting up.

I've made a couple of bracelets on this loom so far. I do like the ingenuity and the thoughtfulness that was put into the design, but I'm coming to the conclusion after using this loom and a couple of others that it's very hard to make a bracelet that does not have some blank space on either end. It's very hard to maneuver on both ends when starting and finishing, and I've had issues with the protective covers not staying in place. Use rubber bands to keep them from coming off - it's a must, but when you have the covers in place, then you are covering up some blank space in which you would normally need to bead. I will continue to use this loom, but I'm going to make my bracelets in such a way that I have a few bits of thread hanging out on the ends, which I can then just cut off and put some glue on and shove them into a bead slide clasp, which will cover everything up, after making sure that the first and second rows on either end are secured to each other with several passes of thread. Another tip - I would use the smaller comb size for Miyuki Delica 11/0s. I tried the larger side of the comb and feel that the spacing is too large, which gives additional issues at the bracelet ends. I've bought several kits and supplies from Ann Benson, and I have been highly satisfied with everything, as well as the informative videos and great instructions!

This loom is easy to assemble and use. I like that it is not as heavy some other looms I use. That it can be disassembled for storage is another plus.