Introduction to Gold Embroidery

Central body padding and embroidery 1

A course by Elena Ciarrocchi , Embroidery Artist

Embroidery Artist. Porto San Giorgio, Italy.
Joined April 2021
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About the video: Central body padding and embroidery 1

Overview

“Let's see how to work on the heart, first creating the felt padding.”

In this video lesson Elena Ciarrocchi addresses the topic: Central body padding and embroidery 1, 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

“In this lesson. we stuff and embroider the central part of the project. Begin by pinpointing your core section. For me. it’s the heart. I aim to make this area more cushioned so it becomes more prominent and noticeable. We begin by preparing the felt layers. I choose yellow felt. one millimeter thick. and decide to pad the heart with four layers. As usual. i take my tracing paper to ensure precision in crafting this part. I position it over the heart pattern and trace the four progressively larger shapes. ensuring each is bigger than the previous one. I begin with the largest layer. which i...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Gold Embroidery

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Elena Ciarrocchi

Elena Ciarrocchi
A course by Elena Ciarrocchi

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Embroidery Artist

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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Introduction to Gold Embroidery. Craft course by Elena Ciarrocchi

Introduction to Gold Embroidery

A course by Elena Ciarrocchi
Embroidery Artist. Porto San Giorgio, Italy.
Joined April 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (178)
  • 3,972 students