Students should have a tapestry or frame loom warped at their preferred sett (8 EPI is suggested) and a 5-6” width. Tension is important for best results so a good strong warp such as cotton seine twine (12/9 for 8EPI) is best. A strong wool or linen is fine, too, if that’s what is normally used.

Weft: a variety of weights or a fine tapestry yarn that can be bundled into various thicknesses; fibers other than wool are good, too; smooth yarns will be best. An assortment is encouraged; the Soumak technique can look very different depending on the fiber content and weight.

Other materials: Tapestry beater or fork, tape measure, sharpie, scissors; any tools you are accustomed to using such as weaving needles, shed sticks, awl or other tools normally used, sketchbook and/or note-taking materials; (optional)  ideas for future tapestries using Soumak techniques.