Specialization in 3D Textured Tapestry and Weaving Techniques

Overview

“Now let’s talk about warp and weft yarns and how to choose the right type of yarn for your weavings. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: How to Choose the Right Yarn for the Project, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in 3D Textured Tapestry and Weaving Techniques. Master loom weaving basics, explore patterns and textures, create contemporary tapestries with advanced design techniques.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, we're going to talk about how to choose the right yarn for your project. So on the table here, we have a variety of different yarns. For the project we're going to be weaving in this course, we're going to be using a 4-4 warping cotton, along with a thick wool. So the key to choosing a warp yarn is strength. The warp yarns on the loom are under tension and so you want them to be really strong. If they're not strong, they can break easily, which can potentially ruin your project. a test for how to choose a warp yarn, is to actually take the yarn, and do something called the t...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in 3D Textured Tapestry and Weaving Techniques

• Level: Beginner
• 60 students
• 7 units
• 100 lessons (18h 27m)
• 53 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Interactive Design, Pattern Design, Textile Design, Weaving