I am about to wind a 20 yard warp in 10/2 cotton for rep upholstery fabric.  I am warping a Barbara IV, which has a paddle warp beam.  Usually, paddle beams are sectional, but this on isn't.  The last time I warped it, I used aluminum screen for packing, which was bulky and a PIA to work with.  I have fiberglass screen for this warp, which doesn't stretch or compress, but seems awfully soft.  I have read several people say they use construction paper, but HD only had 36" rolls, and it seemed very soft, too.  Does anyone have experience with fiberglass screen for warp packing?  I use sticks on all my other looms, but sticks don't work on this paddle beam.  I have also heard of using Phifertex, which is stiffer, but quite expensive.

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Tue, 09/16/2014 - 01:31

Peg.Cherre (not verified)

I have a solid beam, not a paddle, but I like using a roll of wallpaper liner.  Nice and matte finish, not slippery (like lots of wallpaper), no glue, good body.  It may have been a bit pricey when I bought it, but I've been using the same roll for probably more than 6 years.

I know several people use those bamboo-like window screens.  Can pick some up used??

Tue, 09/16/2014 - 02:37

Artistry

Have a good friend who had a bad mishap with brown paper( don't know what weight of craft paper) and a 22 yd. warp. The paper actually collapsed leaving all sorts of tension problems. Sorry haven't used the products you're asking about.
Tue, 09/16/2014 - 02:41

theresasc

with rosin paper.  It is heavier than craft paper and is fairly reasonable to buy at places like Home Depot.  I have never put that long of a warp on, my longest was about 10 yards and had no troubles.

Tue, 09/16/2014 - 10:00

Peg.Cherre (not verified)

With my wallpaper liner I commonly put on warps of 8-10 yards.  I have another roll of paper that's not as heavy but is wider, and I frequently put on warps of 12-16 yards.  Never had a problem with either...just my personal experience.