Rope Weaving Techniques for Colorful Chairs
Traditional straw and wedges 1
A course by Clara Arpini , Designer and Artisan
About the video: Traditional straw and wedges 1
Overview
“Now I want to teach you two weaving techniques that I think are the simplest to get started: traditional stuffing and wedging. Here I will deepen the wedges of the stuffing and I will show you which material I will use, which is the most suitable structure and how to carry out the processing step by step.”
In this video lesson Clara Arpini addresses the topic: Traditional straw and wedges 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Rope Weaving Techniques for Colorful Chairs. Learn basic seat mending and rope weaving techniques to give old chairs a new life with colorful, eye-catching patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'll introduce you to two more traditional and simpler weaving techniques to begin wedge weave and the traditional weave. For this practice. we'll utilize a frame. I'll opt for an iron frame. but you can choose a wooden one. which is readily available at most DIY stores for convenience. If you're interested in creating one. i've included the instructions in the unit's attachments. Let's start weaving. We'll need scissors for this task. our sticker flat screwdriver. one clip and our rope. I picked a chord that assists effectively. If you're a beginner. i recommend using a rat...”
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Course summary for: Rope Weaving Techniques for Colorful Chairs
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Arts & Crafts, Design, Furniture Design & Making, Weaving

Clara Arpini
A course by Clara Arpini
Clara Arpini is a designer and artisan originally from a small town near Milan. Raised in a creative family, Clara worked for many years in the restaurant business, until she accidentally discovered her passion for the world of straw-weaving and weaving while observing an old grandmother's sitting.
Since then he began to train and follow courses, also participating in craft markets around Italy. Thus he began to receive commissions from private individuals and to collaborate with designers, architects, fairs and events. Today it has its own brand, Nodo, which provides modern or traditional straw-making services and which also offers furnishing accessories.
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