Macramé with applications: mixed textile techniques
The color
A course by Daniela Chiñas , Designer and Textile Artist
About the video: The color
Overview
“In this lesson you will explore the textures that can be created with solid or gradient colors. I will give you a short session where I will show you how to dye with aniline at home and achieve tie dye and gradients in the threads. ”
In this video lesson Daniela Chiñas addresses the topic: The color, which is part of the Domestika online course: Macramé with applications: mixed textile techniques. Dive into the world of macramé with , exploring various techniques and methods to work with different textures and designs..
Partial transcription of the video
“Another element of great importance for textiles is the color, since these can add textures to us and different patterns according to the colors we use. In this lesson I will show you two dyeing processes which I like to do a lot because they give me different textures and they are not so uniform colors. It's like an experimentation between color and textures and they are the gradient and the tie dye. And for that we are going to heat a pot with water. It is very important that the water is hot because this causes the fibers of the yarn to open up and absorb the color. I'm going to use anil...”
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Course summary for: Macramé with applications: mixed textile techniques
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Decoration, DIY, Fiber Arts, Macramé, Punch Needle, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing, Weaving
Daniela Chiñas
A course by Daniela Chiñas
Daniela Chiñas is a renowned designer and textile artist from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. She grew up in Oaxaca, where she was deeply influenced by the region's rich textile traditions.
Daniela has collaborated with well-known brands such as Adidas Mexico and has been involved in significant projects, including work for hotels and furniture franchises in Mexico.
Her artistic approach focuses on using natural materials and techniques that honor traditional craftsmanship, with a particular emphasis on macramé, weaving, and punch needle techniques.
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