Creating a Woven Ceiling Lampshade
Preparing the Frame and the Fibers
A course by Julie Robert , Textile Artist
About the video: Preparing the Frame and the Fibers
Overview
“I will start by preparing the frame and mounting the warp wire. For this, I will use cotton thread.”
In this video lesson Julie Robert addresses the topic: Preparing the Frame and the Fibers, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating a Woven Ceiling Lampshade. Learn how to create a contemporary circular lampshade woven with thick rope and tufted wool.
Partial transcription of the video
“Preparation of the reinforcement and the fibers Now we have the equipment and the technique to get started on our project. In this lesson we will prepare the armature. I'm going to use the same thread as for the exercise. I start with a double knot. Here, we have holding rods, so, no need to put tape. But, if you prefer, to hold the knot and prevent it from slipping, you can always put a little piece of tape. So there, I fold the knot against this holding rod and I'm going to start from this side. As for exercise, I'm really going to wrap my armature entirely and I will be careful to tighte...”
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Course summary for: Creating a Woven Ceiling Lampshade
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Fiber Arts, Interior Decoration, Weaving
Julie Robert
A course by Julie Robert
Julie Robert is a talented textile artisan with a knack for reappropriating old creative techniques, deconstructing and modernizing them to make wall decorations, cushions, and ceiling lights.
Weaving soothes her, just as her textile works are a comfort to us. With her characteristic softness, she likes to take the time to feel and touch the fibers. She has already published six books with Marabout, such as Ma déco #handmade or L'atelier Granny Square, in addition to running workshops and creating custom pieces.
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