Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
Different frames and shapes on which we can weave
A course by Carolina Ortega , Textile and Industrial Designer
About the video: Different frames and shapes on which we can weave
Overview
“Surely you will have seen furniture woven in PVC cord and you will be wondering: "Well and if the furniture is not rectangular as I knit it?" Here I will explain different figures on which you will be able to weave, I will also show you what kind of Spinning looks better according to the structure you have, this way you will have many ideas for your final project.”
In this video lesson Carolina Ortega addresses the topic: Different frames and shapes on which we can weave, 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
“Frames and shapes on which we can weave Hello, welcome to this lesson. Here I will show you what type of course works best for you in the structures that are going to weave. So, this endless yarn It works in any type of structure or tubular structure. I want to talk about the tube as such on which they are going to knit. So, if you realize, this is a rod, This is a square tube and this is another rod. The endless fabric works on any structure they weave, even in any material on which they will knit. If they weave on wood, if they weave on aluminum, if they weave on iron That works very well...”
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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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