Introduction to Macramé: Creation of a Decorative Tapestry
How to measure and cut the rope
A course by Belen Senra , Textile artist
About the video: How to measure and cut the rope
Overview
“We will review tricks and calculations when measuring and cutting the rope with tips to streamline the process.”
In this video lesson Belen Senra addresses the topic: How to measure and cut the rope, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Macramé: Creation of a Decorative Tapestry. Learn to create unique textile pieces with contemporary style.
Partial transcription of the video
“How to measure and cut the rope In this lesson we have already drawn our tapestry and now we will use it as a base To calculate our rope. It is a very important part of our project, since we should not fall short. Moreover, it is better to stay long than short. In this drawing what we are going to do is to segment the drawing into different parts and thus schematize how much string we will need for each part, to be able to calculate it. Then, we divide it into parts. On the one hand, we have the first, which is where we are going to hang the rope. This is a little experience and trial-error...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Macramé: Creation of a Decorative Tapestry
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Category
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Interior Design, Macramé, Textile Design

Belen Senra
A course by Belen Senra
Although Belén Senra started working in large multinationals as an interior designer, she currently travels the world as a nomadic textile artist, learning all kinds of artisan techniques of textile decoration. These trips help her get inspired and create new collections based on the culture and tradition of the places she visits.
He has founded his own brand, RanRan Design, which focuses on the creation of textile decorations mixing the traditional and the contemporary, having the opportunity to work on projects for both private residences and hotel and restaurant facilities, among which are the Novu Hotel Robert de Niro or the Aguas de Ibiza spa, among many others.
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