osloom: open source jacquard loom is a project that questions modes of production thru an investigation of participatory open hardware / open software development.
The osloom project is aimed at creating an open source electromechanical thread-controlled floor loom that will be computer controlled. A loom is a device used to weave fabric. The loom itself will be a Jacquard style loom. Unlike traditional floor looms which allow for basic patterns to be created, Jacquard looms allow for the individual control of each thread which in turn allows for photographic imagery to be woven.
The OSLOOM could be produced way more economically than that and truly revolutionize what the studio weaver could accomplish. The idea of a DIY open source loom is one that not only artists could benefit from but many individuals and learning centers could gain a resource by building one of these looms as well.
Full Description
osloom: open source jacquard loom is a project that questions modes of production thru an investigation of participatory open hardware / open software development.
The osloom project is aimed at creating an open source electromechanical thread-controlled floor loom that will be computer controlled. A loom is a device used to weave fabric. The loom itself will be a Jacquard style loom. Unlike traditional floor looms which allow for basic patterns to be created, Jacquard looms allow for the individual control of each thread which in turn allows for photographic imagery to be woven.
The OSLOOM could be produced way more economically than that and truly revolutionize what the studio weaver could accomplish. The idea of a DIY open source loom is one that not only artists could benefit from but many individuals and learning centers could gain a resource by building one of these looms as well.
Work metadata
- Year Created: 2010
- Submitted to ArtBase: Monday Apr 5th, 2010
- Original Url: http://www.osloom.org
- Permalink: http://www.osloom.org
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Work Credits:
- Margarita Benitez, creator
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