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Loom Build NotesFull project guidePROJECT DESCRIPTION
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- This project in collaboration with Intertwine Arts is about finding and designing accessible looms and attachments.
GROUP INFORMATION
- Group Members:
- InĂŞs Lucas*
- Heewon Cho
- Vy Le
- Osric Rodriguez
- Project Mentor(s): Intertwine Arts
- Meeting times: (group meeting times not overall VIP meeting times)
- Thursdays, 12:30pm to 14:30pm
OVERVIEW OF SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS / work timeline
- February 16, 2026, Introductory Meeting with Danahleah
- March 5, 2026, Group went to Weave In, Weave Out - Intertwine Arts Exhibit
- March 6, 2026, Teaching Artist Training
Weekly group updates
On March 6, 2026, the group did a smaller version of the Teaching Artist Training. We learned the history of Intertwine Arts and Saori weaving.
At the end we discussed next steps and requirements. There's need for a new 3D Loom, but also some fixes on the existing Saori Loom. As of right now, I'm not sure we should prioritize those. We'd need to review issues, 3D scan and run a design session in person.
3D Loom Requirements
- Portable;
- Able to attach and swap in different assistive features;
For existing Saori loom
- Bigger pedals; simple & helpful;
- Mechanism for winding up the warp is janky.
- Needs to be secured as you’re winding.
- Folding is not very secure.
- A lot of these screws fall off; having replacement parts readily available.
Next steps: Find existing design for portable loom; print; put it together; demo with one of the teaching artists and go from there.
Where to see a Saori Loom in person.
- Positive Exposure Exhibit - on location until March 22nd
- Heartshare Wellness Clinic, very close to campus
- After March 22nd, Intertwine Arts could loan us a loom to work with at the lab.
Assembly of prototype
- This is the prototype we're first trying out. Assembly video is available.
- Threaded Inserts for 3D print: InĂŞs ordered this model of heat set and inserts.
Designing handles
Examples of assisting handles here.
Balltop Stylus from here.
3d printing
At Ability Project, Orca-Flashforge is the software, however Chloe at the lab said it needs to use their proprietary slicer only for gxc file formats.
Resources
The looms Intertwine Arts uses are:
- SAORI floor loom (we have multiple models, but mainly use the sx60)
- Cricket table loom (both 10 and 15 inch)
- Frame looms (we use a bunch of different models, this is just an example)
- DIY Cardboard and Paper Plate looms (I'll show you these during the orientation)
Some Extra Resources to help:
- We talked about the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library as a potential additional collaborator:Â https://www.nypl.org/locations/heiskell
- A Weaving Terminology Sheet to help, and a video as well. You don't have to know all of this, I don't always know all the terms!
- Annual Report (to learn more about what Intertwine Arts does)
Principles of Saori Weaving
- Consider the differences between a machine and human being.
- Be bold and adventurous.
- Look out through eyes that shine.
- Inspire one another and everyone in the community. [ A possible interpretation would be a lot of art you can do by yourself. You’re meant to share what you weave with other people. ]