Loom Finishing Ideas - Painting Your Loom

Painting Your Loom

Your loom is already sanded with a 220 grit or finer paper so it should be ready to paint. For best results though you might want to wipe it down with a damp cloth to make sure all it is clean. Then let it dry completely.

Painting your loom can be a lot of fun and can add a level of depth to the completed piece should you choose to use the loom as part of the display piece of your weaving. If you are planning to do this make sure you paint your loom and let it dry completely before you start warping or weaving. 

Need help picking a color? 

This online tool from Canva is a great place to start if you know what color yarn you plan to use. You can use the color wheel to find complementary, monochromatic, analogous, triadic and tetradic color combinations. 

What Paint to Choose

Painting your loom can be a lot of fun, especially for kids who might not be used to painting on wood. Watercolors, spray paints, acrylics, chalk and gel paints should all work fine. As long as the paint is one that dries completely and doesn't flake off onto your waving it should work. 

For children I would suggest using a washable, non toxic paint. Always follow the instructions on the can or jar and be sure to work in a well ventilated area if it requires it. 

Gloss vs Semi or Satin

The paint finish type you use depends entirely on how you want it to look in relation to your weaving. Gloss is a shiny finish, satin is a flat one. If you have a paint (like watercolor) that is flat but want a glossy finish you can always use a clear glossy fixate or clear acrylic gloss spray to seal your piece after you paint it. Just make sure to follow the instructions on the can or jar. 

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