The sleek lines of the Kromski Presto Rigid Heddle Loom are fashioned from smooth European Alder wood, which is left in its natural state so that you can choose your finish.
The loom features a double heddle block to allow for a second heddle reed, and two metal crossbars that raise the weaving area to provide a larger space below the warp. There are two additional metal bars underneath the loom which include rubber feet to help stop the loom from sliding around.
The solid wood Presto loom has a metal ratchet and pawl with corresponding rare earth magnets which provide incredibly secure tension locking abilities. The Warp Helper Loop maintains stability between the dowel rod and the heddle while warping the loom – making the process much easier!
This neat little loom can be easily transported or stored with your weaving still in place. Simply remove the top and bottom metal crossbars and rotate the heddle blocks.
The Kromski Presto rigid heddle loom is available in two weaving widths: 25cm (10″) and 40cm (25″)
Each loom purchase includes an 8 dent Rigid Heddle Reed, 2 Stick Shuttles, 1 Pick-up Stick, 2 Warping Clamps, 1 Warping Peg, a Reed Hook, and Warping Helper Cord. The Presto loom also comes with instructions for weaving a scarf plus a skein of hand-dyed superwash Merino wool yarn to complete the project!
Additional accessories are available to order separately and include a Stand, Carrying Bag, 5, 8, 10, and 12 dent Rigid Heddle Reeds and a Weaver’s Choice Reed for setting up a warp with different thicknesses of yarn.
You can leave the smooth Alder wood in its natural state or treat it with oil, varnish or wax. Alternatively, you can stain the wood to enhance the colour.
Item delivered flat-packed for self-assembly.
A Note from Kromski:
“The Presto loom is crafted from highly sustainable Alder wood.
To minimise our carbon footprint and support our local community, we source our wood from local farm (up to 50km from our workshop).
Alder is prized for its light tan to reddish-brown hues and uniform texture. Because we work with a natural living material, variations are a part of every piece.
Embracing Nature: Customers should anticipate that Unfinished (U) or Finished (F) products may have darker areas or flecks of deep reddish-brown. These are not flaws or weaknesses, but natural occurrences typical in wood. We believe these variations bring out the true, organic beauty of the wood, making every Kromski product unique.”
