Posted by Sharon on Friday, 14 March 2008, at 3:47 p.m.:
In Reply to: source for heavy paper for separator use? posted by Jill S. on Friday, 14 March 2008, at 10:07 a.m.:
Jill,
I get postal paper 24" wide from the local office depot. I have also bought several rolls of wallpaper unpasted on close outs. It is a wonderful weight as far if it is wide enough. As far as reusing, I just roll it up and use it again and again until it tears up too badly. The only other problem I have is that I many times cut it off the desired length and it works best for tightening the warp on the back beam to have one continuous piece. If I get a roll that fits my loom perfectly, I place a stick through the center of the roll and suspend it under the warp beam. Then it is there when I roll it on and I can store it at the back of that loom. Dick Blick also sells corobuff in 48" wide 10 ft rolls, it is actually corrugated, but not cardboard. It does not flatten even after being wrapped tightly with the warp between.....several of my old looms came with it and it works well. I think it is what you become comfortable with. I would like to use the heavy paper, but the width is prohibitive.
Good luck,
Sharon