These unique tools were designed to enhance any handweavers experience, whether working with traditional materials or on large installation projects. They are offered for sale here because they are not available in traditional weaving supply stores — yet. Tools are designed and re-purposed by Suzi Ballenger.
The Supplementary Beater® & The Open Reed® may be purchased directly below. Please scroll down to add items to your cart.
Details & Textile Examples: Supplementary Beater™ | Details & Textile Examples: The Open Reed™ |
Supplementary Beater™
We are happy to introduce the Symmetrical Undulations 19" Supplementary Beater
Please select your size/style preference below and "Add to Cart"
The Supplementary Beater ™(US8596303) can be used on any loom and cloth. It has a varied undulating line that is completely controlled by the weaver. The Supplementary Beater is a pre-formed template that is used to create undulations in the weft. Perfect for rigid heddle and smaller looms.
Each Supplementary Beater ™ is expertly hand crafted in Rhode Island out of hard maple and has a lightly oiled perfectly smooth finish and a gently beveled weaving edge. Printed instruction pamphlet included.
Open Reed™ 22"
Originally developed to aid in the warping process, The Open Reed ™allows warp threads to move apart and closer together within the same web!
These specially made industrial style stainless steel reeds are 4 ¼” high and come with a separate top channel to keep the warp threads where you place them while weaving and a convenient strap to secure the reed onto the beater. Idea and instruction booklet included. This tool can be used with overhead or underslung beaters on any style loom.
22” and 34” are most the most common lengths, but any length can be ordered. Denting up to 16 dpi available, but the most common is 10 dpi. All reeds are 4¼” high and custom made for you. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for delivery.
Price is $5 per running inch plus shipping & handling.
Open Reed™ 34"
Originally developed to aid in the warping process, The Open Reed ™allows warp threads to move apart and closer together within the same web!
These specially made industrial style stainless steel reeds are 4 ¼” high and come with a separate top channel to keep the warp threads where you place them while weaving and a convenient strap to secure the reed onto the beater. Idea and instruction booklet included. This tool can be used with overhead or underslung beaters on any style loom.
22” and 34” are most the most common lengths, but any length can be ordered. Denting up to 16 dpi available, but the most common is 10 dpi. All reeds are 4¼” high and custom made for you. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for delivery.
Price is $5 per running inch plus shipping & handling.
Supplementary Beater™
We are happy to introduce the Symmetrical Undulations 19" Supplementary Beater
Please select your size/style preference below and "Add to Cart"
The Supplementary Beater ™(US8596303) can be used on any loom and cloth. It has a varied undulating line that is completely controlled by the weaver. The Supplementary Beater is a pre-formed template that is used to create undulations in the weft. Perfect for rigid heddle and smaller looms.
Each Supplementary Beater ™ is expertly hand crafted in Rhode Island out of hard maple and has a lightly oiled perfectly smooth finish and a gently beveled weaving edge. Printed instruction pamphlet included.
Please select your size/style preference below and "Add to Cart"
The Supplementary Beater ™(US8596303) can be used on any loom and cloth. It has a varied undulating line that is completely controlled by the weaver. The Supplementary Beater is a pre-formed template that is used to create undulations in the weft. Perfect for rigid heddle and smaller looms.
Each Supplementary Beater ™ is expertly hand crafted in Rhode Island out of hard maple and has a lightly oiled perfectly smooth finish and a gently beveled weaving edge. Printed instruction pamphlet included.
Open Reed™ 22"
Originally developed to aid in the warping process, The Open Reed ™allows warp threads to move apart and closer together within the same web!
These specially made industrial style stainless steel reeds are 4 ¼” high and come with a separate top channel to keep the warp threads where you place them while weaving and a convenient strap to secure the reed onto the beater. Idea and instruction booklet included. This tool can be used with overhead or underslung beaters on any style loom.
22” and 34” are most the most common lengths, but any length can be ordered. Denting up to 16 dpi available, but the most common is 10 dpi. All reeds are 4¼” high and custom made for you. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for delivery.
Price is $5 per running inch plus shipping & handling.
Open Reed™ 34"
Originally developed to aid in the warping process, The Open Reed ™allows warp threads to move apart and closer together within the same web!
These specially made industrial style stainless steel reeds are 4 ¼” high and come with a separate top channel to keep the warp threads where you place them while weaving and a convenient strap to secure the reed onto the beater. Idea and instruction booklet included. This tool can be used with overhead or underslung beaters on any style loom.
22” and 34” are most the most common lengths, but any length can be ordered. Denting up to 16 dpi available, but the most common is 10 dpi. All reeds are 4¼” high and custom made for you. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for delivery.
Price is $5 per running inch plus shipping & handling.
