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The art that is worked on the takadai is a braid, not a weave. Although many of the patterns used on this braiding stand resemble the up and down motion of a weave, since each thread takes a turn at being both the weft and the warp, it is a braid. On the takadai it is possible to make intricate patterns using a technique called "pick-up braids ...
1925 braiding machine in action The smallest braiding machine consists of two horn gears and three bobbins. This produces a flat, 3-strand braid. A braiding machine is a device that interlaces three or more strands of yarn or wire to create a variety of materials, including rope, reinforced hose, covered power cords, and some types of lace.
Kumihimo braid A marudai stand featuring a partially finished kumihimo, weighted with a tama (lit. ' ball ') weight to keep tension whilst weaving. Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese artform and craftwork for making braids and cords. [1] [2] In the past, kumihimo decorations were used as accessories for kimono as well as samurai armor. [3]
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Fingerloop braids worked in the "graine d'orge" or barleycorn pattern. Examples of fingerloop braids. The top three are yarn. The bottom two are embroidery thread. Fingerloop braiding is a technique of making sturdy and decorative cords from threads. It is a type of braiding known as loop manipulation. The braid is made from loops of thread ...
A lucet is a tool used in cordmaking or braiding which is believed to date back to the Viking [1] and Medieval [2] periods, when it was used to create cords that were used on clothing, [1] or to hang items from the belt. [3] Lucet cord is square, strong, and slightly springy. It closely resembles knitted I-cord or the cord produced on a ...
A diagram of a solid single-form thread cutting tool A solid multiple-form thread milling cutter The path a multiple-form thread cutting tool travels to create an external thread. Threads may be milled with a rotating milling cutter if the correct helical toolpath can be arranged. This was formerly arranged mechanically, and it was suitable for ...
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