Rope Weaving Techniques for Colorful Chairs
Traditional straw and wedges 2
A course by Clara Arpini , Designer and Artisan
About the video: Traditional straw and wedges 2
Overview
“Now I will continue to use a loom to teach you the second technique you need to learn to start working: traditional stuffing.”
In this video lesson Clara Arpini addresses the topic: Traditional straw and wedges 2, 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
“We have completed our wedge weave; now let's move on to the traditional weaving. For this weaving type. a frame with a narrower design is required. Waxed cotton should be used as the primary material for best results. The first step is always to attach the cord to the frame. using a piece of our adhesive. To start. we need to create vertical lines with the rope. spaced apart from each other. Wrap the cord around the frame three times to establish the spacing between each thread. This ensures the threads are evenly distributed for the weaving. Always ensure the string is pulled tightly; use ...”
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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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