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03, 2023
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02, 2022
The Odyssey of Kongō and Naiki by Rosalie Neilson – Interactive
Equipment and Supplies: Equipment: Marudai and 16 tama 50% counterweight Supplies: 2 ropes each of 2 colors of Japanese pre-cut silk or artificial [...]
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02, 2022
3D Explorations on Takadai by Giovanna Imperia – Interactive
Equipment and Supplies: Equipment: Baby Takadai 35-36 weighted EZ bobs, EZ bobs weight: 35-50 gr Or Regular Takadai 36-40 tama, tama weight: 70gr [...]
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11, 2021
2022 Virtual Gatherings
Seeking Instructors. Dates of 2022 Virtual Gatherings April 2-3 (proposal due to AKS: 12/2/21) June 25-26 [...]
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08, 2021
AKS Virtual Gathering
Link To Virtual Gathering August 2021 The link above will provide access to videos and other content related to the August Virtual Gathering. [...]
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07, 2021
About Bobbins
Learn about bobbins and appropriate weights in this discussion led by Giovanna Imperia.
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07, 2021
How to Determine the Size of a Bundle
Giovanna Imperia uses her "butterfly technique" to determine how many strands of fiber should be in each bundle for braiding. [...]
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07, 2021
Preparing the Warp to be Removed from the Warping Pegs
This video by Giovanna Imperia ensures that Baby Takadai users know how to safely remove the warp from the warping pegs.
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07, 2021
Connecting Warp to Baby Takadai
Giovanna Imperia walks through the process of attaching your warp or bundle of fibers to the Baby Takadai in preparation for braiding.
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07, 2021
Connecting Warp to Bobbins
This video by Giovanna Imperia contains the explanation of how to attach the bobbins to the fiber bundles on the Baby Takadai