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Textile & Handloom Exercise 1.2.20
Shawl Weaving Artisan - Winding and Warping

Storing warped yarn and ensuring stability

Objectives : At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• learn how to keep the warped yarn beam safe and in good condition after warping is done, until it is used
in weaving.

Requirements

Tools/Equipment’s/Instruments
• Warped beam - 1 No. • Labels or paper tags - as reqd.
• Plastic sheet or cloth to cover - as reqd. • Trolley or beam stand - 1 No.
• Rope or rubber bands to tie yarn ends - as reqd. • Pen and notebook - 1 No each.

PROCEDURE

Step 1: Check the beam before storage. • Use a paper tag or sticker and write

• Look at the beam carefully. Table 2
• Check these things. S.No. Label Example
Table 1
1 Yarn count 30s count
S.No. What to check Yes (or) No 2 No. of yarn ends 400
Yarn is wound
1 properly and evenly 3 Length of warp 1000 meters

No yarn is broken or 4 Date of warping
2 loose

Beam is not 5 Trainee name
3 damaged • Check Label is written clearly

Beam has a label or • Check Label is fixed on the beam
4 tag attached
Step 5: Store Beam in the Right Place
Step 2: Tie the loose yarn ends • Keep the beam on a rack or trolley, not on the floor.
• Take all loose yarns and tie them together gently. • Keep in a clean, dry, and cool place.
• Use a rubber band or soft rope.
• Do not keep it in sunlight, water, or near walls.
• This stops yarns from getting tangled. Safety tips

Step 3: Cover the beam • Always use help or trolley to move the beam (don’t
• Use a clean plastic cover or cotton cloth. lift it alone).
• Cover the beam fully to protect from dust and • Never drag the beam on the ground.
sunlight. • Wash your hands or wear gloves to keep yarn clean.
Step 4: Attach a label
• Every beam should have a label with important
details.

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