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Weft Thread

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Weft Thread Used in Loom Beading
Weft thread on a bead loom

A weft of size D C-Lon beading thread in gold.

© Chris Franchetti Michaels

Definition:

In loom beading, the weft thread, or simply weft, is the thread you use to stitch beads onto the warp threads. Whereas the warp threads run vertically and are attached to your loom frame, the weft runs horizontally and is not attached to the frame.

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