Specialization in Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry Techniques

Overview

“During this class, you will learn how to assemble the web on the frame loom. There are two ways, and I will explain both. Single-wire warp: With this technique, we will assemble the warp using a single thread, continuous to the warp. Multi-wire web: This technique may take a little longer; but it is simpler, because being individual wires we can control the tension more easily. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Assemble the warp on the loom, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry Techniques. Master frame loom weaving fundamentals, explore warp and weft techniques, and create unique textile compositions.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this class. we'll finally get hands-on. I'll teach you to set up the web on the loom. To begin. i'll use two smaller frames than the one planned for the final project. I'll start with this smaller frame and employ a simpler. yet more time-consuming method to set up the loom. This approach I chose cotton thread because it must adhere to a critical rule: no elasticity. The reason is simple; the warp requires consistent tension. which would be compromised if the thread had any give. When setting up the web on the loom. it will be stretched. Once removed. it may become deformed. I cotton thr...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry Techniques

• Level: Beginner
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• 27 students
• 6 units
• 81 lessons (12h 53m)
• 35 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Weaving