I looked up the definition of the word “warp” so that I could properly explain it to you. According to a certain online dictionary, it means: “a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft.” It also means: “a twist or curve that has developed in something originally flat or straight (a warp in a door panel) OR b : a mental aberration.” As a kid, we applied the word “warped” to anyone we thought was about half crazy.
As a weaver, I know that the warp is the tight thread that I put on the loom, through which I weave. I also perfectly understand why warped means crazy! Threading those yarns on the loom will make you crazy!
The Warp in Progress
Combing the threads before tying
Rosepath weave sampler
It’s official. I’m “warped.”
I’ll be at the weaving loom you see above the next few days, frantically trying to prepare for a filming next week. After that is done, I’ll be able to breathe again. These photos, though by no means “artistic,” are entered in the Monochrome Weekly Theme. Follow that link, if you like black and white photography. Most of the people who participate are amazing!
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Good luck – don’t get wefted away.
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What a great piece of work! Really well done
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Needs an overflow of patience. Very nice shot for great effort.
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Thank you for the warped lesson!
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This isn’t a warped photo coz it surely is a sane shot but I’m going warped with these beautiful mono’s. Have a happy Sunday!
Oh I liked this..from beginning to end! Wow- fantastic!
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Well, I must say I find it quite interesting… But my head would get warped if I had to do it every day!
Goodness, I’ve got a headache at the mere idea of trying to keep all those strands straight… Beautiful work, but better you than me.
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Old crafts are fascinating. The pictures are wonderful Maybe more people need to slow down and practice these beautiful arts.
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Warped makes me think of wood being warped first. Also, when I used to make ASCII art and post it, sometimes it would be all warped due to the HTML code on the site I was posting it to.
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Art warp speed no doubt .. excellent subject
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You are quite clever and crafty, and your photos are lovely.
Warp and weft… the patterns we weave of our lives, the 3… who are they? Clothos, Arachnia and… hmmm… is it Lacethis? Maybe not. I love these photos, and I’m green over that loom!
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To the future Mr. Sulu, at Warp speed. Good luck with the filming.
Peace.
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