Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor

How to finish embroidery in the frame and some care

A course by Mariah Escossia , Textile Artist

Textile Artist. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Joined November 2020
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4,584 students
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About the video: How to finish embroidery in the frame and some care

Overview

“In this class I will show the technique I use to finish my embroidery in the frame. I will also talk about some precautions that we must take so that our embroidery has a long life.”

In this video lesson Mariah Escossia addresses the topic: How to finish embroidery in the frame and some care, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor. Learn to paint different skin tones by combining watercolors on fabric to add texture to your piece through embroidery.

Partial transcription of the video

“Hi. it's time for us to finish the embroidery in the hoop. I chose an oval silicone hoop with this wood-like texture. Look here. i've signed the embroidery. I enjoy marking my work as mine. ensuring my signature is present. Well. in the material list I provided for the course. Here's the rope. the scissors. the brush. the hoop. and the finest cotton we'll use on the back of this embroidery. to finish. So let's start. First. place this here. On the back side. And then you start centering your embroidery. You pull it like this. right? To keep it straight. And take a quick look. to see if it's...”

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Course summary for: Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (301)
  • 4584 students
  • 4 units
  • 12 lessons (2h 12m)
  • 8 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Embroidery, Painting, Textile Design, Watercolor Painting

Mariah Escossia

Mariah Escossia
A course by Mariah Escossia

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Mariah Escossia is the artist behind Bordados pra Iaiá, where she creates both signature and commissioned pieces depicting female strength, combining embroidery textures with the free-flowing nature of watercolor.

She is passionate about tattoos, old photographs, and art nouveau paintings. When embroidering, painting, or drawing, she is overcome by a state of peaceful concentration. For her, art is therapy, revolution, and a safe space.


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Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor. Craft course by Mariah Escossia

Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor

A course by Mariah Escossia
Textile Artist. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Joined November 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (301)
  • 4,584 students