What are warp flanges and do I need them?
Warp flanges are disks which are attached to the warp beam to keep the selvage threads from spreading out on the warp beam. It solves the beaming and selvage problems of ordinary beaming. No sticks or paper need to be placed on the warp while beaming. Flanges are useful for short or long warps. They are easy to make, but need to fit carefully and tightly to the warp beam. The edges need to be smooth and rounded to make sure the selvage threads are not caught on the disk, but wind onto the beam. A small opening is made to insert the warp rod. As the weaving is finished, the flanges are removed. A cord is attached to the warp rod in the usual manner as with an apron cord, so that the last of the warp can be woven.
