3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
Tips for Storing Materials
A course by Allyson Rousseau , Fiber Artist
About the video: Tips for Storing Materials
Overview
“As you start to build up a collection of yarn, you might wonder how to store everything. Here I will give you tips on properly caring for your materials when they are not in use.”
In this video lesson Allyson Rousseau addresses the topic: Tips for Storing Materials, 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
“ Tips for Storing Materials In this lesson, I'll share some tips on storing your materials. If you have a lot of yarn or you're starting to build up a large yarn collection, think about how you're storing your materials. This is especially true if you have a lot of natural fibers. That includes things like wool, cotton, linen, hemp, or anything that will attract bugs or moths. I store most of my yarn in plastic bins with tight-fitting lids. This is good for keeping any unwanted air particles out of there. It's also especially good if you have a cat that loves to play with yarn. If you don'...”
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Course summary for: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
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Category
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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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