Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
Troubleshooting Tips
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch , Fiber Artist, Designer, and Educator
Joined February 2020
Joined February 2020
About the video: Troubleshooting Tips
Overview
“If you are having trouble punching, here are a few things you can check to try to diagnose the problem! ”
In this video lesson Micah Clasper-Torch addresses the topic: Troubleshooting Tips, which is part of the Domestika online course: Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories. Design and create modern accessories using traditional punch needle rug hooking techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Troubleshooting Tips In this lesson, I'll help you troubleshoot any problems that might arise while punching. When punching, sometimes you'll notice things like lumpy loops on the back as you're stitching, or uneven loops on the front when you flip your frame over. There are a few troubleshooting tips you can do to stop this from ever happening and address it as you're punching. The first step is to make sure you always follow the golden rules. So first, ask yourself, "Am I pointing my needle in the direction I'm punching, even when I'm turning or going around corners?" The second thing to ...”
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Course summary for: Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Punch Needle, Textile Design
Micah Clasper-Torch
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch
Micah Clasper-Torch is a fiber artist, designer, and educator based in Los Angeles, California. She received a BFA degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Politecnic University of Milan. From there, she went on to work in the art and commercial fashion industry for ten years alongside companies like Ralph Lauren and Coach. Micah later moved back to Los Angeles to focus on creating a range of products from fiber art including clothing, rugs, wall hangings, and mixed media artwork.
She draws inspiration from her travels, the natural world, and architecture, using materials like fabric, yarn, thread, and paper to keep the traditional crafting technique alive. Her work has been displayed in art galleries and private collections as well as being featured in books and magazines such as Koel Magazine, Mollie Makes, Love Embroidery Magazine, and Amy Oxford’s Guide to Punch Needle Rug Hooking.
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