It’s helpful to have a grasp of the equipment, terms, and steps involved with loom beading before you begin. The good thing about bead looms is that you can successfully weave beads using a flat economy loom or a more expensive upright loom. There are numerous similarities and differences between wireframe bead looms, wood frame fixed looms, adjustable frame bead looms, continuous warp bead looms, and upright bead looms. Decide which type of loom is best for you, your beading work, and your budget. The loom frame is the structure that supports your thread and beadwork while you work. A warp separator is a device that holds and evenly spaces your warp threads. Often they take the form of a coil or spring. Some looms have a bar called the warp thread stopper that holds the warp threads in place and prevents them from slipping out of the warp separator. Once you feel comfortable in your knowledge of these steps and information, you are ready to begin weaving on your bead loom.
