Before I decide to purchase "store-bought'n" temples or a rolling temple:
1. I have tried making my own temple with a thin piece of wood wrapped with twill tape and tenter's pins (sturdy). I am not succeeding with its use as the web only spreads at the selvedges and not throughout the rest of the warp to maintain consistent width throughout the warp. Seems the pressure of the "teeth" at just the selvedges is not enough.
What am I doing wrong in its design or use?
2. Also, if I opt to do the store-bought'n " what (standard) range of temple widths are used for napkins, placemats, runners, kitchen, bath towels, scarves? It seems I would need a whole locker full of temples to do all of these projects, which would cost a bundle. Therefore, if I must spend a bundle, a rolling temple might be a more adaptable investment.
I would appreciate your thoughts on this phase of accessories acquisition?
Thanks,
Dakota