Introduction to Gold Embroidery
The materials
A course by Elena Ciarrocchi , Embroidery Artist
About the video: The materials
Overview
“Let's find out together the materials of the gold embroidery and those we will use in our final project. ”
In this video lesson Elena Ciarrocchi addresses the topic: The materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Gold Embroidery. Learn traditional techniques to create 3D gold embroidery pieces for clothes and accessories .
Partial transcription of the video
“Materials In this course, you will create a patch using goldwork embroidery techniques. It will be a padded embroidery piece that you can use in a variety of ways. You can make a brooch but also an appliqué on a jacket or handbag. The aim is to teach you some goldwork embroidery techniques that will give you the dexterity you need to be able to evolve with time and practice. For this reason, in the final project, we will work on basic shapes. You may choose to make, for example, a heart, a four-leaf clover, or a sun. I will make a liturgical heart because it is the image that best tells my ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Gold Embroidery
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Areas
Embroidery, Traditional illustration

Elena Ciarrocchi
A course by Elena Ciarrocchi
Elena Ciarrocchi is a professional embroidery artist. She earned a degree in painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna but ultimately decided to pursue her passion for embroidery by taking a variety of courses across Italy.
She gained experience in a costume shop, where she embroidery historical garments, and later in a footwear company. After honing her craft, she decided to open her own business, focusing on goldwork embroidery, and specialize in embroidering holy vestments and recovering this ancient art form. When she's not working for clients, she enjoys creating more personal compositions where she experiments with different materials and techniques.
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