3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
Building the Frame Loom
A course by Allyson Rousseau , Fiber Artist
About the video: Building the Frame Loom
Overview
“Now, I will teach you how to build your own frame loom: from hammering in the bars and the nails to warping the loom in preparation for the next lesson.”
In this video lesson Allyson Rousseau addresses the topic: Building the Frame Loom, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings. Learn how to sculpt shapes with yarn and make patterns with rya knots to create colorful wall hangings using a combination of flat and 3D weaving techniques .
Partial transcription of the video
“ Building the Frame Loom In this lesson, I'll show you how to make your own frame loom. The first step to making your frame loom is to gather all your materials. Depending on where you build your loom, you can put a piece of cloth, towel, or a blanket on your surface. This will help the wood from sliding around on your table. The next step is to start hammering the bars together. Grab one bar that's of one length and one bar that's of the other length and put them together. To put the two bars together, line them up with the slots... and start doing it with your hands as much as you can pu...”
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Course summary for: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Fiber Arts, Interior Decoration, Textile Design, Weaving
Allyson Rousseau
A course by Allyson Rousseau
Allyson Rousseau is a fiber artist based in Pictou, Nova Scotia. She studied studio art at the University of Guelph where she practiced painting, drawing, and sculpture, and later discovered contemporary weaving whilst doing research for her assignment. She quickly began teaching herself how to weave out of curiosity, and quit her full-time job to pursue a career in the art form in 2016. Allyson first began selling her work on Etsy and posting on Instagram, before setting up her own website.
Since then, she has created over 200 custom pieces for homes in Canada, the US, Australia, and beyond. She has also collaborated with brands including We Are Knitters, exhibited her work internationally, and been featured in publications including KOEL Magazine, House & Home, and Mollie Makes.
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