Article Info

Article Info

Article Title
Supplementary Warps
Author
Suzie Liles
Issue date
Autumn 2025
Issue number
2
Description

A supplementary warp is a secondary warp that can be used in conjunction with a ground warp but is tensioned separately. It’s sometimes called a compound weave. If a pattern requires a different take-up for different portions of the warp, using a supplementary warp can make that easy. This article will teach you what a a supplementary warp is, when to use one, and how! It also covers using a supplementary warp with and without a secondary beam.

Article topic list
warping, dressing the loom, supplementary warps