Looming with beads is an ancient practice that has endured the test of time and flourishes anew. You can weave with beads alone or incorporate other materials such as fibers and leather to create truly stunning jewelry and accessories.
 
Bead looming can be created on most traditional looms and there are various methods for finishing the warp threads, including weaving warps back in or creating fringes. On no-finish looms there is minimal finishing as the warp threads are incorporated into the outer edges of the weave. 

My no-finish bead and small tapestry loom

I designed this loom for myself because I dislike having to weave the warp threads into the completed beadwork or fiber weave. There are only two final threads needed to finish your project. Now I manufacture it so you can enjoy its advantages (yes, I do this myself) using parts created on 3D printers and a computerized cutting machine, along with purchased hardware. 

The loom allows you to set your sizing precisely (up to 10.5" long and 6.5" wide) and there is plenty of hand room under the warp. It's slightly elevated at the outer end so you can see what you're doing. It's not a panacea, it does have some limits—but it's a great loom for small items. 

A bracelet in a serape pattern, entirely loomed in beads. The closure is buttonholes with pearls used as the buttons

Bead looming combined with fibers and decorative disk turquoise. One of the turquoise rounds serves as the button closure.

You can also make your own no-finish loom from locally sourced materials.

90% of what you'll need can be found at your local hardware store. The rest is available in most pharmacies or beauty supply houses. You'll need 4" wide lumber, some threaded rod with wing-nuts and hex-nuts in the same size as the rod, two combs, and six screws. For tools, a drill and screw driver. The construction takes less than an hour. 

Click here to download detailed materials list and assembly directions.