{"product_id":"leclerc-wooden-warp-sticks","title":"Leclerc Wooden Warp Sticks (set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarp sticks (aka packing sticks \/ separators) are one of those small details that make a \u003cem data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"112\"\u003ehuge\u003c\/em\u003e difference in smooth, even tension on a floor loom. Leclerc's durable and smooth wooden warp sticks will separate and stabilize even the heaviest warp on the beam. Place them evenly between layers of warp as you wind on under tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"b9hck-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eWooden sticks are thicker than other separators, so that will take up more of the available space between the warp beam and the back beam, limiting you to a shorter warp than if you use thinner separator, and depending on the thickness of your warp yarn and how tightly you wind it on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"164\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"b9hck-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLearn more about using warp sticks\/separators below...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"251\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eHow many warp sticks per rotation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"255\"\u003e2 sticks per full rotation of the warp beam\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard, reliable setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eThis creates a stable “sandwich” of warp layers so they don’t sink into each other and cause tension issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"447\"\u003eAt what interval?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ttfa\" data-offset-key=\"8h13s-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8h13s-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8h13s-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eA good rule of thumb is to place 2 sticks per rotation of the warp beam as you wind on the warp. For spacing, we suggest placing them roughly opposite each other plus another couple of inches, or up to a quarter turn of the beam, as you wind on. This 'offset' will give you plenty of separation and will keep things more even than if you place them on top of each other exactly opposite (a half turn) with each rotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cu3is-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8h13s-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8h13s-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ttfa\" data-offset-key=\"cu3is-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"544\"\u003eAs you wind on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"563\"\u003eTurn the beam about half a turn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"599\"\u003ePlace one stick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eTurn another half turn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"649\"\u003ePlace the second stick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eRepeat for the next full rotation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"714\"\u003eThis spaces the layers evenly and keeps your warp nice and flat instead of forming ridges or valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"822\"\u003eWhy 2 sticks works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"851\"\u003ePrevents threads from cutting into lower layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eKeeps tension even across the width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"943\"\u003eStops soft yarns from sinking into each other\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"993\"\u003eMakes beam buildup nice and cylindrical instead of lumpy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eOne stick per rotation can work in a pinch, but you’ll often get slight ridging and less even separation. More than two usually doesn’t buy you much unless you’re dealing with super slippery yarns or very thick\/highly tensioned warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eMore tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: The spacing materials should always be slightly wider than your warp, but narrow enough to not catch on the loom frame or brake as the beam rotates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cardboard sticks also work well, especially for finer warps that are not under heavy tension, however wood lasts longer and won’t compress, making it best for your most heavy-duty warp yarns and pieces woven under very tight tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eAlternative\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.mom\/products\/single-faced-corrugated-cardboard-5-yard-roll\" title=\"Single Sided Corrugated Cardboard Warp Separator\"\u003esingle sided corrugated cardboard\u003c\/a\u003e is also a great option that does not require 'spacing,' you just wind it on continuously for very even and easy coverage between layers. Or, you can cut it into one foot sections and use it more like individual sticks. The key is to make sure it winds on square to the loom, so it doesn't start to move off the edge and interrupt coverage or interfere with the brake or other pieces of the beam's edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eOr\u003c\/strong\u003e: heavy paper or kraft paper can replace sticks for finer warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leclerc Looms","offers":[{"title":"15 3\/4\"","offer_id":41547454906500,"sku":"62624010","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23 1\/2\"","offer_id":41547454972036,"sku":"62624120-OVS","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27\"","offer_id":41547454873732,"sku":"61624030-OVS","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36\"","offer_id":41547454840964,"sku":"61624010-OVS","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"45\"","offer_id":41547454939268,"sku":"62624050-XOVS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/leclerc-looms-warp-sticks-leclerc-wooden-warp-sticks-set-of-12-34944380207236.jpg?v=1735164734","url":"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.mom\/products\/leclerc-wooden-warp-sticks","provider":"Halcyon Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}