Macraweave: Create Modern Artwork using Macramé and Weaving
Tools and Materials
A course by Luiza Potiens , Artista textil
About the video: Tools and Materials
Overview
“Let's start with the materials and tools we'll need for the project. Here, I'll show you some options that can be found on the market that can help, but be sure to explore the possibilities! The "world of materials" is inexhaustible, you can always try something new.”
In this video lesson Luiza Potiens addresses the topic: Tools and Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Macraweave: Create Modern Artwork using Macramé and Weaving. Learn and combine the main macramé and weaving techniques to create tapestry full of texture and style.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class, I'll show you the main tools and materials I usually use. Here I have different sizes of scissors and I usually choose which one I'm going to use according to the threads. An important tip is to separate scissors for each type of thread. So I use scissors to, for example, cotton cords and another for wool. This helps keep the wire cutting faster. The first thing I do is separate the colors. I use a wool color color, one for cotton and one for wool. This helps keep the scissor cut. I tend to use the larger shears for thicker yarns and rougher textures. And the small scissors a...”
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Course summary for: Macraweave: Create Modern Artwork using Macramé and Weaving
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Macramé, Textile Design, Weaving
Luiza Potiens
A course by Luiza Potiens
Luiza Potiens is a textile artist from the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. Graduated in photography, she worked in the fashion market and saw her images published around the world. At some point, he decided to change the medium of his compositions: from photography, he moved to manual work. Over time, Luiza created her own brand and textile laboratory, Ateliê Mentha. In it, the artist experiments with macramé, weaving, punch needle and embroidery.
Luiza sells her works online, at events and at various points of sale throughout Brazil. She also makes custom orders for clients and architects. Her pieces have been shown in media such as Casa Vogue, Casa e Jardim, Trip, Urdume and the Arte 1 channel. For Luiza, sustainability and experimentation are essential and working with your hands is a powerful tool for mental health.
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