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PREPARING THE PAPER
Prepare the paper for winding between the warp layers. Again, for the
most professional results, and fewer tension problems, we suggest that
the warp be as smooth, tight, and compact as possible. This would mean
not using corrugated paper or sticks as they will make the warp too fate
and/or lumpy. Corrugated paper is just too soft and the warp can never
be wound tight enough with it. Heavy wrapping paper works well;
seventy pound craft paper is good. If you are going to be using smooth,
slippery warp yarns like fine linens or perle cottons, the edge yarns are
going to need extra help in order not to slip off themselves. To do this,
cut your paper four inches wider than the warp width and then fold over
the edges an inch on each side. Be sure the warp is wound between the
two folded edges not overlapping them.
