Contemporary Tapestry Weaving

Overview

“In this lesson, I will show you how you can build a frame loom using a picture or canvas frame. This frame loom will also act as the frame for the final project which can be hung on the wall. We will warp the loom and make sure we have the correct tension for weaving.”

In this video lesson Marion Weymes addresses the topic: Building a Frame Loom, which is part of the Domestika online course: Contemporary Tapestry Weaving. Bring color and warmth to any space with abstract tapestry designs using a frame loom and original weaving techniques.

Partial transcription of the video

“So in this lesson, we're going to make our frame loom out of just some very simple materials that should be easy for you to find. This loom is also going to act as a frame for our final project. that we can then hang on the wall so it has a nice framed finish for our piece. So firstly, what we need is either a picture frame or a canvas frame. I have one here, it was really cheap It's just a simple A3 frame. You can get them in any different size. So depending on what size of tapestry you want to make, you can usually find a kind of smaller, big frame to suit that. I chose an A3 size because...”

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Course summary for: Contemporary Tapestry Weaving

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (184)
• 4624 students
• 4 units
• 18 lessons (4h 0m)
• 7 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Fiber Arts, Interior Decoration, Textile Design, Weaving