Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
What is the PVC cord?
A course by Carolina Ortega , Textile and Industrial Designer
About the video: What is the PVC cord?
Overview
“In this lesson I will tell you what PVC is and in what ways you can get it. I will talk about the versatility of the material and how I have reinterpreted it to give it different uses. I will tell you about its advantages and characteristics; and finally I will tell you where you can get it. ”
In this video lesson Carolina Ortega addresses the topic: What is the PVC cord?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving. Learn basic techniques for weaving furniture and decorative objects by hand.
Partial transcription of the video
“What is the PVC cord? You will be wondering what PVC is. PVC is a very versatile material. It has different peculiarities. First, you get it in different ways, Different hardnesses and different objects. There are different areas where you find PVC. You find it under construction, For example, the pipes are made of PVC. The window and door frames, too. You can find it in a medical part, the syringes, serum or blood bags are made of PVC Because it is an inert material. What does it mean? That is very aseptic. Repels dirt and works well in the area of health. PVC is a thermoplastic, that is, ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Textile Design, Upcycling, Weaving
Carolina Ortega
A course by Carolina Ortega
Born in Bogotá (Colombia), she has been interested in art and painting since she was a child. She studied industrial design in her home country and then did a master's degree in textile design in London (England). There she discovered the value of handmade objects, the artisanal world, and traditional techniques. She seeks to reflect the culture of her country in each piece she produces.
Carolina currently owns a design studio where she creates contemporary pieces using traditional weaving techniques. For over five years now, the studio has specialized in creating pieces with PVC cord. They combine shapes, textures, colors, and materials to create unique, ergonomic, and, above all, ethical pieces as they work under the concept of fair trade, positioning artisanship as a valuable profession.
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