3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
Trimming the Shapes
A course by Allyson Rousseau , Fiber Artist
About the video: Trimming the Shapes
Overview
“I will now trim all of the rya knots to reveal the raised shapes and patterns. I'll be doing this little by little until the shapes reach the desired height.”
In this video lesson Allyson Rousseau addresses the topic: Trimming the Shapes, 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
“ Trimming the Shapes In this lesson, I'll show you how to trim down all of the shapes. This is my favorite part of the process because you get to reveal all the patterns. Starting with a sharp pair of scissors. Make sure you only cut a bit at a time because you can't go back in time and undo what you've cut. You can start anywhere on the weaving. You start cutting straight across all the shapes. I love the sound the scissors make when I'm trimming. It's very therapeutic. While trimming around the sides of the shapes, be careful not to trim too short to make sure all the knots on the side s...”
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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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