3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques
Gradients
A course by Youmeng Liu , Designer and Embroidery Artist
About the video: Gradients
Overview
“To finish this unit, I will help you learn the gradients and the recreation of colors. ”
In this video lesson Youmeng Liu addresses the topic: Gradients, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques . Discover the power of the punch needle technique to create realistic 3D embroidery of your favorite food items. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we're going to see an example of gradient. I'm going to make it with a simple rectangle shape. You can see the rectangle has already been divided for full section. We're going to start from the darker color. And then we move to the lighter one. So we're going to fill the whole pattern with the 4 different colors. And now we're going to move to the second color. It's a lighter one. Just punch them close to each other, don't leave any gap. And then we're going to embroider the third section. We will use this brighter color. And finally, we're going to use the brightest color. ...”
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Course summary for: 3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Punch Needle, Textile Design, Traditional illustration

Youmeng Liu
A course by Youmeng Liu
Youmeng Liu is a renowned designer and embroidery artist, trained at the London College of Fashion, where she specialized in Fashion Artifact.
From a young age, Youmeng was drawn to drawing and painting, a passion that led her to explore the rich traditional embroidery culture of her hometown in China.
Over time, she has perfected her punch needle embroidery technique, developing a distinctive style that has earned her international recognition. She has collaborated with brands like DMC and exhibited her work in galleries in New York and Hong Kong.
Her works, often focused on realistic representations of food, aim not only to capture the aesthetics of her subjects but also to evoke the emotions and sensations they inspire.
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