Just in case anyone has forgotten, here is the box I am trying to duplicate. It is in Kay SekimachiI’s show. I see I first posted about it on June 21st! (see it here). I knew it was months ago that I got smitten with it. The post shows other pieces in the show. It closes in October. Information is in the post.
The open box shows the inside black layer. Making the top and bottom in double weave is what makes weaving it need 4 layers. She had some simpler plans, but I hope I can accomplish the 4-layer plan.
Here is my mock-up.
Here with the box open.
Here is how it is to be woven: flat, of course, and in one piece.
Here is an update of my mirror installation. I need it to be close to the shed. I don’t want any mistakes that will prevent the layers from separating. That means every shed must be clear. I didn’t have very many mistakes in the sample I cut off, thank goodness. Controlling the shuttles is a big issue as well so the layers stay separated. I see Kay only had 3 layers in places in one plan, so I’m trying new tie-ups to try it. It will be weeks given that I don’t work on it all day, every day. I’m enjoying the process and telling myself that there’s no hurry. Maybe I’m procrastinating just a little.
Sounds like a real puzzle
Peg, this is a great post, so clear and concise. I am excited you are getting closer. I know you will do it!
All very interesting. I saw the boxes a few years ago at the craft museum in L.A. I’m personally interested in your evolved use of the mirror because I’m about to start weaving a simple DW piece and am worried about keeping the shed clear with the fairly sticky wool/raw silk blend. With my poor eyesight, perhaps I need to shine a light through the shed too. I look forward to seeing how your box progresses.
Just noticed that the black squares are different from the lid to the bottom. The lid is 4 xx 4 adn the bottom is 3×3. Trick!