Furniture Design: Introduction to Danish Cord Weaving
Setting the Warp 1
A course by Heide Martin , Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Setting the Warp 1
Overview
“Time to begin! The first stage of weaving is called the warp and is the framework for your weave. ”
In this video lesson Heide Martin addresses the topic: Setting the Warp 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Design: Introduction to Danish Cord Weaving. Explore basic techniques for weaving furniture and decorative objects with natural fibers to make unique and durable designs.
Partial transcription of the video
“Alright, now that you've set up your frame, you're finally ready to start working with the Danish court. A couple of things I want to mention before you start going, just a reminder, If you're working with gloves, make sure you've tested that they're color fast so you don't rub off on your cord. And another thing is if you're somebody who likes to wear lotion, Wash your hands before you start working. fat or grease or oils can stain the cord. Also, some people do produce more natural oils on their hands, and if that's you, you probably know that, and so go ahead and Watch out before you get...”
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Course summary for: Furniture Design: Introduction to Danish Cord Weaving
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Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Upcycling, Weaving
Heide Martin
A course by Heide Martin
Heide Martin is a designer specializing in furniture and houseware. After graduating with two degrees in landscape architecture and urban design, she realized that her true passion lay in making things by hand. Inspired by her hobby and her carpenter husband, Heide went on to study an intensive woodworking course where she honed her skills.
Since then she’s worked with brands including Laura Mercier, contributed to Fine Woodworking Magazine, and started her own studio alongside her husband where she practices her passion for handmade woven surfaces. Heide has also been a resident and visiting artist at San Diego State University, Maine College of Art and Design, and more. As well as selling and exhibiting her work internationally, she has taught furniture design at Escuela de Artes y Oficios Santo Domingo, and assistantships at the University of Washington and Center for Furniture Craftsmanship.
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